Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Emerging Domains (R5398)
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteBoston, Massachusetts, United States or Dallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Define technical strategy for establishing autonomy on new platforms and mission areas while navigating shifting priorities and ambiguous environments. Lead the development, validation, and fielding of autonomy capabilities across space, maritime, and contested logistics domains. Drive architecture reviews, engineering standards, and ICDs to ensure successful transitions from R&D to operational programs. Provide senior technical leadership during critical demonstrations, operational exercises, and customer events. Resolve complex integration challenges spanning software, hardware, and embedded systems. Guide the evolution of successful R&D efforts into scalable, long-term programs while mentoring future technical leaders. Travel 10–20% of the year to support flight tests and integration exercises.
Required Qualifications
- BS/MS in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience
- Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience
- Expert-level C++ and Linux systems development experience
- Demonstrated experience defining technical strategy across multiple programs or engineering organizations
- Proven track record solving highly complex systems integration challenges in ambiguous environments
- Experience mentoring senior engineers and influencing engineering direction without formal authority
- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading first-of-kind autonomy or advanced R&D efforts
- Experience across multiple autonomy domains (air, maritime, space, ground, or robotics)
- Experience transitioning prototypes into operational systems
- Experience with government R&D programs and defense customers
- Experience shaping engineering practices across an organization
- Experience with UCI, OMS, STANAG 4586, or other defense interoperability standards
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