Principal Software Engineer II

3 weeks ago


Woburn, United States Scientific Systems Full time

Scientific Systems Products Division is looking to fill a Principal Software Engineer position in the domain of Autonomous Vehicles and Uncrewed Systems, working specifically within an OMS/UCI architectural framework. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing software for advanced AI/ML programs relating to multi-vehicle autonomous flight systems and crewed-uncrewed collaboration.

Scientific Systems Company, Inc. (www.ssci.com) is a leading developer of advanced technologies for navigation, mission planning and autonomy for the Aerospace and Defense industries. Founded in 1990 and based in Woburn, MA, Scientific Systems Company Inc. (SSCI) invents disruptive technologies, develops revolutionary solutions, and builds trusted products for our customer’s most challenging missions. SSCI focuses on the creation of AI/ML enabled capabilities to command, control, communicate with, and manage composable collections of intelligent agents, smart sensors, and autonomous platforms across all domains.

*Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Job Duties:

  • Develop advanced software for multi-vehicle autonomy for complex, contested environments, in an OMS/UCI software architecture.
  • Lead a team to design, implement, test, and deploy autonomy software systems for embedded uncrewed multi-vehicle autonomy, used across a portfolio of programs and customers.
  • Present technical results to internal and external customers.
  • Develop advanced software and set team-level technical direction for multi-vehicle autonomy... in an OMS/UCI software architecture.
  • Support other company initiatives and programs.
  • This position can sit in Northern Virginia / DC; or Boston / Burlington, MA Area; or remote with periodic travel (upon approval).

Requirements

Required Skills

  • Must have an active SECRET clearance or higher.
  • Must be able to design software architecture for complex software systems and integrate with DoD-standard architectures and interfaces.  This position requires specific background experience with software development within the Air Force OMS (Open Mission Systems) and related UCI (Universal Command and Control Interface) architectural framework.
  • 12+ years of experience and Master’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or relevant engineering discipline.
  • 12+ years of industry experience (DoD strongly preferred), including as a software team lead for software development/R&D of AI for Robotics, Machine Learning, Robot Planning/Optimization Techniques, and/or Autonomous Uncrewed Systems Software.
  • Experience with software development in C/C++, Python, and (desired) relevant memory-safe languages. Familiarity with Linux-based development environments highly desired.
  • Prior experience leading a team of developers to build modular, reusable software with deployment-ready production values, applicable to a broad portfolio of software across multiple programs and multiple customers.
  • Experience building and maintaining customer relationships.
  • Experience with modern software development tool chains and processes (Agile, git/Gitlab/Github, Confluence/Jira, CI/CD and automated test methodologies, etc.)
  • Experience with DoD or other common robotics and datalink architecture standards (especially OMS/UCI and AFSIM, but also FACE, DDS, ROS, STANAG 4586, J-Series, etc.)

Desired Skills

  • Familiarity with AI robotic navigation and decision algorithms – path planning (A*, RRT), schedule optimization (Simulated Annealing, Genetic Algorithms, Tabu Search), distributed coordination algorithms.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate orally and possess technical writing skills.
  • Assist with business development and customer relationships.

Benefits

Salary is competitive with market rates, with significant incentives for new business development. In addition, SSCI offers a generous benefits package, which includes Bonus Plan, 401K, and Health / Life / Disability Insurance.

Salary is competitive with market rates, with annual bonus awards based on company and individual performance. SSCI benefits package includes 401K, Health/Life/Disability Insurance.



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