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Sr. Autonomy Software Engineer II - MAGE

Scientific Systems Company, Inc.Burlington, Massachusetts🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 16, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career in mission autonomy and AI/ML by contributing to cutting-edge research and development in a hybrid environment. You'll thrive in this role if you have a strong foundation in software engineering and a passion for tackling complex challenges. Apply now to join a dynamic team and make a real impact.

Quick Overview

Salary
$96k - $140k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
Posted
Yesterday
MATLABBusiness DevelopmentC++Python

Job Description

The Autonomy Research Engineer 2 conducts collaborative research, data analyses and software engineering, under the supervision of a project or task lead, supporting a group’s research and development objectives. Mission autonomy is the ability for autonomous agents or teams to conduct strategic decision-making and coordinated actions toward longer-term operational objectives through persistent world modeling, predictive simulation, and adaptive planning under uncertainty and adversarial conditions.

 

 Essential Functions: 

  • Conduct assigned and/or collaborative research, data analyses and/or software engineering activities as directed, that support technical and program objectives. 
  • Support the group’s business development activities by developing technical proposal content, supporting data analyses and/or software engineering, as needed, under the guidance of a proposal technical lead.  
  • Document and communicate technical results, data analyses, key findings, and takeaway  
    conclusions of research and development activities to internal audiences.  
  • Contribute to publications as needed. 
  • This role requires the Ability to sit or stand at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. 
  • May require the ability to push/pull/lift up to 15 pounds.
  • Must be able to Obtain and maintain an active US DOD security clearance.

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or similar educational background, or equivalent experience and 3+ years of experience in related industry experience or Masters Degree and 1+ years of experience in a related field. 
  • Advanced experience in research software development with relevant programming skills in MATLAB/C++/Python. 
  • Experience with AI/ML/Autonomy software libraries. 
  • Experience with simulation, development and deployment environments. 

Preferred Additional Skills and Experience: 

  • Master’s of Science degree 
  • Experience with sensors and/or autonomous vehicles. 
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and creatively solve complex problems 
  • Ability to execute logical reasoning and decision-making skills 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing experience 
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team 

 

  • Salary: $96,000 - $140,000 (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
  • Summer 9/80 work schedule

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