Autonomy Engineer; Chantilly, VA; Denver Metro Area; Herndon, VA; Hybrid; Northern Virginia

Overview

Position Title:

Autonomy Engineer

Requisition
Location(s):
Hybrid;
Greater Denver Metro Area, CO;
Northern, VA
Final date to receive applications:
February 27, 2026

Trusted Space builds solutions both on the ground and in space. Our solutions provide advanced capabilities supporting missions vital to our Nation’s defense, intelligence, and science sectors. Our diverse talented staff of scientists, engineers, and business professionals support critical missions including Space Domain Awareness, Battlespace Awareness & Decision Support, Space Exploration & Science, and the establishment of core Space Infrastructure.

As a customer-focused service provider, Trusted Space values its employees and clients. We live by our values; central to this principle is the concept to treat others as you would like others to treat you. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, world class benefits, and work-life balance. We encourage life-long learning and continuous improvement in all that we do.

Each day, we seek to be better than the previous day, embracing our journey to Excellence. We consider it a privilege to work with our customers on their greatest challenges.

Trusted Space is seeking an Autonomy Engineer with a bachelor’s degree or higher and 5+ years’ experience to join our team.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer/Data Science or related field.
• Experience implementing, applying, and analyzing behavior of reinforcement learning algorithms
• Experience with reinforcement learning libraries such as RLLib and Gym
• Ability to work with Git version control
• An Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

• Experience working with large code bases with multiple interacting components
• Experience with development in Python
• Familiarity with Raspberry Pi system and hardware testing
• Experience with space-based hardware and software
• Masters degree or working towards a Masters Degree in Computer Science or Data Science
• Demonstrated ability of technical writing for previous research or projects
• Experience with implementation or analysis of autonomous systems in any domain. These domains can be robotics, drones, etc .

Salary Range:
The salary range for this role is $140,000-$190,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, Inc. considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.

Benefits:
Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our Agile & Innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance;

and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.

Trusted Space, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.

Trusted Space, LLC participates in the E-Verify program.

DISCLAIMER:
Trusted Space, LLC only uses the respective domains of  and trusted space.us for official contact and any other domains are likely a scam and do not originate from our company. Trusted Space will never ask a candidate for access or pass codes to personal accounts including e-mails, bank accounts, Cash App, Paypal, Venmo, etc.

If you are a qualified applicant with a disability in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at HR.

This is a full time position

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