Sr. Research Engineer - Controls Systems

Scientific Systems Company Inc. is looking to fill a Controls and Autonomy Research Engineer position in the Intelligent Control Systems group in the areas of autonomous guidance, navigation and control for multiple aerial and space vehicles.

Scientific Systems Company, Inc. (SSCI) is a leading developer of advanced technologies for navigation, mission planning and autonomy systems 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 customers’ 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.

*Eligibility for DoD Security Clearance is required for this position*

Responsibilities:

• Integrate advanced autonomy, AI/ML, GNC, and optimization algorithms into complex high-fidelity simulations and hardware systems, and carry out and document performance analyses.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop and experimental testing of complex GNC algorithms.
• Work in a team or as a task lead to execute technical tasks.
• Contribute technical materials for reports, presentations, and proposals.

Requirements

Minimum Required Skills/Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering or related disciplines.
• Efficient programming skills (2+ years, proficiency in MATLAB and C++/Python/Java).
• Experience with complex dynamic simulation software or real-time control software, as applicable to advanced GNC for autonomous vehicles.
• Team-based work ethic and excellent collaborator.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• MS +10 or PhD +5 years experience
• Research emphasis in multi-vehicle autonomy in one or more UxV domains (ground, water surface, underwater, aerial, and space vehicles).
• Advanced programming skills (4+ years with research software).
• Experience leading research programs (thesis/dissertation/funded programs).
• Experience with hardware integration and testing for autonomous vehicles.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning techniques as applied to the design of autonomous control systems.

Benefits

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.