Autonomy Engineer

Solution Development

You’ll work with and lead interdisciplinary teams to turn research results into prototype operational capabilities for government customers and stakeholders.

Hands-on Prototyping

You’ll conduct and lead novel prototyping in applied artificial intelligence with a focus on machine learning in autonomy and uncrewed systems (multi-domain).

Strategy

You’ll work with AI Division leaders and colleagues to plan, develop, and carry out an overall research and engineering strategy, and to influence the national research and engineering agenda regarding future technology.

Collaboration

You'll actively participate on teams of software developers, researchers, designers, and technical leads. You'll build relationships and collaborate with researchers, government customers, and other stakeholders to understand challenges, needs, possible solutions, and research and engineering directions.

Mentoring

You'll contribute to improving the overall technical capabilities of the team by mentoring and teaching others, participating in design (software and otherwise) sessions, and sharing insights and wisdom across the SEI AI Division.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or related discipline with eight (8) years of experience;
• MS in the same fields with five (5) years of experience;
• PhD in Computer Science with two (2) years of experience.

Qualifications

• Based onsite 5 days per week at SEI's offices in either Pittsburgh, PA or Arlington, VA.
• Flexible to travel to other SEI offices in Pittsburgh and Washington, DC, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings on occasion.
• Moderate (25%) travel outside of your home location.
• You will be subject to a background investigation and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearance.

Pay

Salary

Schedule

Full time

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• A generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays
• Rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance
• A free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
• Fitness center access

Additional Perks

• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
• Fitness center access
• Other perks listed in the Benefits page