Senior Software Engineer II - Autonomy Systems
Job in
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listed on 2026-02-12
Listing for:
Scientific Systems Company, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Engineer, AI Engineer, Robotics, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and supporting software for advanced AI/Autonomy technologies for collaborative, autonomous mission systems operating in multiple domains.
Essential Functions- Develop advanced AI/Autonomy software for multi-vehicle mission systems operating in complex, contested environments.
- Work independently as a component lead and part of a program team to design, implement, simulate, and test autonomy software systems for uncrewed, multi-vehicle autonomy systems.
- Support presentation of technical results to internal and external customers.
- The position may require occasional travel (10%) when necessary.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States DOD Security Clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Math, Statistics, Robotics or related subject area and 5+ years of related experience.
- Experience in software development of AI/Autonomy for Robotics, Autonomous Uncrewed Systems, and/or related Machine Learning technologies
- Prior experience programming in C/C++, Python, and embedded/real-time computing applications. Familiarity with RUST (or relevant memory-safe languages).
- Extensive experience with modern software development (Agile, Gitlab/Github, Confluence/Jira, CI/CD, Conan, Sonar Qube, automated test methodologies, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Behavior-based Robotics: middleware/ROS, perception, cognition, decision algorithms (navigation, task/path planning, multi-agent coordination)
- Established history of successfully leading small-team implementation of advanced AI/Autonomy software technologies and effective technical communications
- Working knowledge of USG DoD mission data systems and datalink architectures, such as JSE, OMS, UMAA, FACE, DDS, ROS, STANAG 4586, J-Series.
- Salary: $142,000 - $180,000 (Depends on Experience)
- 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
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Plan
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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