Associate Autonomous Systems Engineer

The MITRE Corporation • Mclean, VA • 2h ago

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Department Summary:

MITRE's Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center's Robotics and Autonomous Systems Department is an innovative team of engineers focused on the development of cutting-edge autonomous systems, robotics capabilities, and AI solutions for a safer world. The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Department has a new opportunity for a strong technical candidate with a STEM degree to join an innovative team of engineers focused on developing Artificial Intelligence and/or Autonomous System solutions for sponsor needs. The right candidate will enjoy a fast-paced team environment and working with groundbreaking technology. We are seeking a self-starter that assists in building robotics and artificial intelligence projects. The candidate for this position will work a wide variety of challenging activities in direct support of sponsor programs and will support MITRE's AI and autonomy efforts.

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 less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

Academic project or work experience in robotics-relevant fields, such as computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, planning, human machine teaming, and multi-robot systems

Ability to generally articulate autonomy-specific challenges (in perception, reasoning, behaviors, collaborations), discuss critical issues, and identify gaps

Familiarity with the state of the art in the field

Knowledge of the challenges of developing autonomous and AI systems that are robust in real world scenarios

Must be a US citizen able to obtain and maintain a US government clearance

Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word

This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Practical knowledge of simulation environments for AI/autonomous systems

Understanding of the Federal Government, specifically with relation to AI and Autonomy interests, missions, and organizations

Academic project or work experience developing machine learning solutions with modern toolchains, e.g. TensorFlow, MXNet, Scikit-Learn

Academic project or work experience with robotics software and frameworks, e.g. ROS

Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as C++ and python

Must have demonstrated proficiency and strength in verbal, written, PC, presentation, and communications skills

Proven ability to work independently to learn new technologies, techniques, processes, languages, platforms, systems

U.S. Citizen with active/current DoD 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:

$97,600 - $122,000 - $146,400 Annual

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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Benefits information may be found here (https://careers.mitre.org/us/en/benefits) .

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