Senior Software Autonomy Engineer

About the role

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com . Job Description Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Autonomy Engineer to design and develop autonomous behaviors for multi-domain heterogeneous teams of autonomous vehicles. The Senior Autonomy Engineer will work on cutting-edge defense systems that is fielded by the US Government and commercial customers in aerial, ground, underwater, and space domains. The preferred candidate has expert knowledge in the following areas; - Task and motion planning - Software integration and testing with robotics platforms - Hybrid methods that augment deterministic autonomy algorithms with AI-based approaches - Optimization and resource allocation for large team of teams - C/C++, ROS/ROS2 Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities - Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design. - Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques. - Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms. - Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality. - Develops and executes software tests to check compliance with requirements. - Evaluates results to establish problem causes and develop solutions for inefficient or problems. - Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation. - Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables. - Tracks priorities, scope, schedule, and cost. - Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities - Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Knowledge of Autonomy and GNC algorithms and technology. - Knowledge of real-time software development tools - Knowledge of project execution, designing, developing, and validating real-time algorithms and software. - Familiarity with trajectory optimization, optimal control, and similar techniques. - Significant knowledge in the design and analysis of control systems. - Significant knowledge of design and implementation of trajectory design/optimization algorithms including optimal control techniques. - Strong project execution and teamwork skills. - Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. - Ability to clearly communicate work assignments to team members. Education - Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required. - Masters or PhD in a related field is preferred.