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Scientific Systems

Software Engineer I – Autonomy

Scientific Systems

. Participate in the company’s core AI-enabled Autonomy Software development team .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeBurlington • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $108,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in AI-enabled Autonomy Software development, integrating DevSecOps and CI/CD practices, and applying advanced modeling and simulation for software testing. Proficient in software architecture design and customer requirement alignment within the context of robotics and autonomy.

Highest-signal resume keywords
AI For RoboticsC/C++ ProgrammingDevSecOps IntegrationAgile Software DevelopmentDoD Security Clearance

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Hard Skills
Software DevelopmentMachine LearningObject-Oriented DesignAPI DevelopmentConfiguration Management
Soft Skills
Technical WritingProblem SolvingLogical ReasoningCommunicationOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
GitGitLabGitHubConfluenceJira
Certifications & Qualifications
US DOD Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Autonomous Uncrewed SystemsModel-Based System EngineeringRobotics StandardsNavigationMission Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
JavaLinuxPythonRustC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Participate in the company’s core AI-enabled Autonomy Software development team
  • Perform day-to-day agile software engineering for initial development
  • Integrate DevSecOps and CI/CD
  • Conduct ongoing software testing and evaluation using advanced modeling and simulation platforms
  • Provide autonomy software integration and test support to multiple autonomy programs aligned with customer autonomy objectives
  • Support migrations of Scientific Systems software applications to the SSCI Digital Engineering Environment
  • Write and review software documentation
  • Support development sprints and code reviews
  • Develop software to achieve program milestones using modern Agile Software Development methodologies
  • Support Prime and customer-facing interactions
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices relevant to navigation, mission planning, and autonomy

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelors’ of Science degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, or Data Science, or equivalent experience and software engineering experience in a related industry and relevant experience with software development/R&D of AI for Robotics, Machine Learning, Robot Planning/Optimization Techniques, and/or Autonomous Uncrewed Systems Software
  • Experience working as part of an autonomy integration team, including leading autonomy software to achieve operationally relevant software capabilities
  • Experience using modern software development tool chains and processes including build, test, and documentation methodologies
  • Experience performing configuration for tools such as git/Gitlab/Github, Confluence/Jira, CI/CD, build automation tools, automated test methodologies, Model-Based System Engineering tools and techniques
  • Experience using C/C++, Python, and/or project-specific required languages (e.g. Java, Rust, etc.)
  • Experience designing object-oriented class structures with well-designed API within the languages of interest
  • Experience with DoD or other common robotics and datalink architecture standards, especially OMS, ROS, AFSIM, FACE, DDS, STANAG 4586, J-Series, etc.
  • Experience designing software architecture for complex software systems and integrating with DoD-standard architectures and interfaces
  • Experience identifying and clarifying customer technical requirements and aligning technical efforts with requirements
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DOD Security Clearance
  • Preferred: Master’s of Science degree or PhD
  • Preferred: Significant experience in AI/Autonomy/Robotics advanced technologies and software as demonstrated in successfully field-tested unmanned systems
  • Preferred: Experience in Linux-based development environments
  • Preferred: Excellent oral and written communication skills including technical writing skills
  • Preferred: Ability to identify and creatively solve complex problems
  • Preferred: Ability to execute logical reasoning and decision-making skills
  • Preferred: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan