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If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. Department Summary: MITRE’s Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center's Robotics and Autonomous Systems Department is an innovative team of engineers focused on the development of cutting-edge autonomous systems, robotics capabilities, and AI solutions for a safer world. The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Department has a new opportunity for a strong technical candidate with a STEM degree to join an innovative team of engineers focused on developing Artificial Intelligence and/or Autonomous System solutions for sponsor needs. The right candidate will enjoy a fast-paced team environment and working with groundbreaking technology. We are seeking a self-starter that assists in building robotics and artificial intelligence projects. The candidate for this position will work a wide variety of challenging activities in direct support of sponsor programs and will support MITRE’s AI and autonomy efforts. Basic Qualifications: • Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience related to Autonomy and AI with a Bachelor’s degree or 6 years with a Master’s degree or a PhD with 3 years of experience • Broad understanding of autonomous systems across multiple domains (Department of War, Services, Intelligence Community, DHS, industry, and academia) • Deep experience in one or more robotics-relevant fields such as computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, control theory, human–machine teaming, or multi-robot systems • Ability to clearly articulate autonomy-specific challenges (perception, reasoning, behaviors, collaboration), understand real-world application constraints, discuss critical issues, and identify capability gaps • Familiarity with state-of-the-art autonomy research and tools, including ROS 2 and Docker • Proven ability to work independently to rapidly learn new technologies, techniques, processes, languages, platforms, and systems • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors and stakeholders • Demonstrated ability to shape and define work in collaboration with sponsors or stakeholders, even in the absence of fully defined requirements • Demonstrated leadership skills, including leading teams, developing, and managing schedules, communicating risks, and managing budgets • Experience developing, proposing, and executing autonomy-focused research initiatives • Per the U.S. Governments eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for a security clearance • This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site Preferred Qualifications: • Advanced degree in related field such as Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc. • Experience with software development in a production setting • Knowledge of advances of Autonomy and AI evaluation capabilities in industry and academia • Domain knowledge of swarming systems, red teaming, counter UxS, robotic test and evaluation, agentic AI, manufacturing robotics, and/or missile defense • Experience with configuring and writing software for open-source flight controllers (ArduPilot, PX4. Mission Planner, QGroundControl, etc) • Experience with rapid prototyping, including fabrication and electronics • Experience with field testing autonomous systems, particularly unmanned aerial systems • Knowledge and/or experience with edge computing, C-SWAP (compute, size, weight, and power) platforms, and/or surrogate or scaled platforms • Work and/or leadership of teams to implement and evaluate AI and Autonomy algorithms • Secret Clearance This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Secret Salary compensation range and midpoint: $174,000 - $217,500 - $261,000 Annual Work Location Type: Hybrid It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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