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# Autonomous Systems Engineer

- **Company:** MITRE Corporation
- **Location:** Bedford, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $121,600.0 - $152,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AI Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Engineering, Deep Learning, Agentic-AI, Information Technology, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Docker
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_mitrecorp1-R116644

## About the Role

Roles & Responsibilities: + Maintain knowledge of advances of autonomy and robotics capabilities + Leverage technical expertise to evaluate and improve AI/Autonomy system performance + Provide thought leadership centered around autonomy/AI technology adoption on robotics hardware and cloud-based computing environments + Evaluate autonomy or AI solutions and provide guidance to sponsors based on their requirements + Work on topics in robotics-relevant fields, such as computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, planning, human machine teaming, and multi-robot systems + Build capabilities in one of more growth area for Autonomous Systems (e.g., maritime autonomy, healthcare robotics, space robotics) + Help department and division execute strategy around enabling high-consequence applications of Autonomy, including necessary assurance, T&E, and societal implications Basic Qualifications: + Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of autonomy and AI
experience; or an advanced degree with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of autonomy -related education and work experience + Hands-on experience with one or more of the following technical areas: computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, control theory, human-machine teaming, or multi-robot systems + Ability to clearly articulate autonomy-specific challenges (perception, reasoning, behaviors, collaboration), understand real-world application constraints, discuss critical issues, and identify capability gaps + Familiarity with state-of-the-art autonomy research and tools, including ROS 2 and Docker + Ability to work independently to learn new technologies, methods, processes, frameworks, platforms, and systems + Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate challenging technical concepts to both lay and expert audiences + Experience executing autonomy-focused research initiatives +
Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance within 12 months from the date of hire + Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance + This position requires a minimum of 3 days a week on-site.
Preferred Qualifications: + Advanced degree in related field such as Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc. + Experience with software development in a production setting + Knowledge of advances of Autonomy and AI evaluation capabilities in industry and academia + Domain knowledge of swarming systems, red teaming, counter UxS, robotic test and evaluation, agentic AI, manufacturing robotics, and/or missile defense + Experience with configuring and writing software for open-source flight controllers (ArduPilot, PX4.
Mission Planner, QGroundControl, etc) + Experience with rapid prototyping, including fabrication and electronics + Experience with field testing autonomous systems, particularly unmanned aerial systems + Knowledge and/or experience with edge computing, C-SWAP (compute, size, weight, and power) platforms, and/or surrogate or scaled platforms + Work and/or leadership of teams to implement and evaluate AI and Autonomy algorithms + Active DoD Top Secret clearance This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Secret Salary compensation range and midpoint: $121,600 - $152,000 - $182,400 Annual Work Location Type: Onsite It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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