Autonomous Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE-and make a difference with us. The Army Platforms Department mission is to provide world class engineering to rapidly migrate the U.S. Army from operational concepts through technology exploration and innovation to the fielding of integrated solutions that provide an asymmetric advantage. Key sponsors of the Department work program include PEO Missiles and Space and PEO Aviation (Huntsville, AL), PEO Ground Combat Systems and the Ground Vehicle Support Center (Ann Arbor, MI), JPEO Ammunition and Armament (Picatinny Arsenal, NJ), Army Test and Evaluation Command (Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD) and JPEO Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (Edgewood, MD). The work programs leverage a diverse set of technical disciplines from within the Department and across the corporation to maximize our impact in solving some of the Army's toughest modernization challenges in the areas of Agile software development, Cyber resiliency, directed energy, digital engineering, autonomous systems, and command and control. Job Description: The Army Platforms Department is seeking an Associate Autonomous Systems Engineer to directly contribute to supporting the Army to develop the next generation of autonomous capabilities. As part of an innovative team researching, developing, and integrating state of the art capabilities, including artificial intelligence, mission autonomy, and advanced sensing, this team member will be directly developing systems that enhance future operational capabilities on the land and in the air. The right candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, technically focused team, bringing their knowledge to bear to work on real world autonomy challenges. MITRE's team environment encourages creative problem solving, investigating novel and new technologies, and supporting end-to-end autonomy development. In this role, the following is expected: Work in a team setting to develop, evaluate, and implement autonomous systems capabilities
Maintain knowledge of autonomous systems and robotics to include artificial intelligence, sensing, mechanical, and control systems
Develop, Design, and integrate systems to provide autonomous capabilities; to include collaborating with the sponsor and other FFRDC/UARC partners
Develop and propose new approaches to technical problems involving autonomous systems Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and less than 1 year experience in computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or a related discipline
Prior experience as an intern at MTIRE in the last 12 months
Experience in coding and using programming language, especially Python, C++, and/or Java
Ability to work independently
Ability and experience working collaboratively, in a team environment
Demonstrates excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills
A current and active DoD Secret clearance, with eligibility for Top Secret Preferred Qualifications: A current and active DoD Top Secret clearance
Experience developing software or hardware prototypes
Experience working on ground or airborne defense systems This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Secret This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Secret Work Location Type:
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