Published: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 16:50:48 GMT
Position: Autonomy Engineer at EpiSci
Location: [Company Headquarters]
About Us:
At EpiSci, we are a rapidly growing company at the forefront of innovation in the fields of defense, aerospace, and commercial domains. We specialize in using artificial intelligence, autonomy algorithms, and wireless communications to tackle the toughest national security challenges. We are looking for a highly skilled Autonomy Engineer to join our team and help us shape the future of tactical mission autonomy.
Role Description:
As an Autonomy Engineer at EpiSci, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing architectures and systems for various autonomous applications. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, such as developing AI aviators for advanced aircrafts, revolutionizing wireless tactical communication systems, and deploying swarms of autonomous UAVs.
Key Responsibilities:
• Write software for real autonomous aircraft systems, including fighter jets and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
• Implement state-of-the-art autonomy algorithms for various categories, such as “Sense, Make Sense, Decide, Act (SMDA)” and “Observe, Orient, Decide, Act (OODA)” loops.
• Leverage sensor fusion and target tracking techniques to find, fix, track, and target (F2T2) objects.
• Develop and optimize artificial intelligence techniques, including deep reinforcement learning, machine learning, and neural networks.
• Design and implement autonomous 2D and 3D trajectory/motion planning systems for UAVs.
• Collaborate with 3rd party UAS vehicle vendors to integrate EpiSci autonomy software onto OEM UAS hardware.
• Support live flight tests of autonomy software on platforms like F16s and group 1-5 UAVs.
• Build and improve robotic autonomy software architectures for real systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in computer science or a related engineering field.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience developing software for autonomous robotic systems.
• High proficiency in Python programming language.
• Strong understanding of functional, procedural, data-oriented, and object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with Docker, Linux-based operating systems, and version control tools like git.
• Passion for solving complex problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel as needed (approximately 20% of the time).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for a U.S. SECRET security clearance with Special Access Program Eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in computer science or a related engineering field.
• 9+ years of experience developing software for autonomous robotic systems.
• Proficiency in Rust and C++ (version 17 and later) programming languages.
• Experience with defense modeling and simulation tools, mission system architecture frameworks, and robotics architectures.
• Familiarity with software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) development and testing.
• Interdisciplinary background with a passion for continual learning.
• Active U.S. SECRET security clearance with Special Access Program Eligibility.
At EpiSci, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and authentic workforce. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We believe that our differences make us stronger and we are excited to learn from what you can bring to our team.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At EpiSci, we encourage you to apply anyway! We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce and believe that everyone has something valuable to contribute. Your previous experience may not align perfectly with every qualification, but you may still be the perfect candidate for this or another role at EpiSci. Apply link
