• Senior Research Engineer II

    Scientific Systems Company, Inc. (Burlington, MA)


    Scientific Systems Company Inc. is looking to fill a Controls and Autonomy Research Engineer position in the Intelligent Control Systems group in the areas of autonomous guidance, navigation and control for multiple aerial and space vehicles.

    Essential Functions:

    + Integrate advanced autonomy, AI/ML, GNC, and optimization algorithms into complex high-fidelity simulations and hardware systems, then carry out and document performance analyses.

    + Lead hardware-in-the-loop and experimental testing of complex guidance, navigation, and control algorithms.

    + Demonstrate efficient tasks and team collaboration while executing technical tasks, with growth objective into project leadership.

    + Produce technical materials and compose reports, presentations, and proposals, then present at customer-facing meetings on technical progress.

    + This role may require occasional travel when needed.

    + Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DOD Security Clearance.

    Requirements

    Basic Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related disciplines and 5+ years of applicable related experience or Master’s degree and 5 years of applicable.

    + 2+ years of programming skills in C++/Python/Java/MATLAB.

    + Experience with complex dynamic simulation software or real-time control software, as applicable to advanced GNC for autonomous vehicles.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Master’s degree or PhD

    + Research experience in single or multi-vehicle autonomy in one or more UxV domains (ground, water surface, underwater, aerial, and space vehicles).

    + Advanced programming skills (4+ years, experience with safety-critical software)

    + Experience leading research programs (thesis/dissertation/funded programs)

    + Experience with hardware integration and testing for autonomous vehicles.

    + Familiarity with Machine Learning techniques as applied to the design of autonomous control systems.

     

    Benefits

     

    + Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

    + Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

    + Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

    + Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

    + Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

    + Short Term & Long Term Disability

    + Training & Development

    + Work From Home

    + Free Food & Snacks

    + Wellness Resources

    + Stock Option Plan