Junior Software Engineer

Scientific Systems Products Division is looking to fill a Junior Software Engineer position in the domain of Autonomous Vehicles and Uncrewed Systems. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing software for advanced AI/ML programs relating to 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.

*Active DoD Security Clearance Secret or above is required for this position*

Location:

Northern Virginia / DC; or Boston / Burlington, MA Area; or remote with periodic travel (upon approval).

Job Duties:

• Aid in developing advanced software for multi-vehicle autonomy for complex, contested environments.
• Work as part of a team to design, implement, and test autonomy software systems for embedded uncrewed multi-vehicle autonomy.
• Support presentation of technical results to internal and external customers.
• Support other company initiatives and programs.

Requirements

Candidates with less than 3 years of post-graduation work experience, please note your total GPA and your in-major/engineering-related GPA as well.

Required Skills:

• Must have an active SECRET clearance or higher.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, Data Science
• 2-4 years of experience in software development/R&D of AI for Robotics, Machine Learning, Robot Planning/Optimization Techniques, and/or Autonomous Uncrewed Systems Software
• Proficiency with C/C++, Python, and (desired) relevant memory-safe languages. Familiarity with Linux-based development environments highly desired.
• Experience with and/or understanding of modern software development tool chains and processes.
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and possess technical writing skills.
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a test team.

Desired Skills:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, Data Science, or related field.
• Familiarity with DoD or other common robotics and datalink architecture standards (especially OMS, but also FACE, DDS, ROS, STANAG 4586, J-Series, etc).
• Experience with modern software development tool chains and processes (git/Gitlab/Github, Confluence/Jira, CI/CD and automated test methodologies, etc.).

Benefits

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