123 autonomous jobs at 61 companies in Leesburg, VA
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Autonomous Vehicle Software Engineer
Manassas or Cambridge
$77k-$169k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Aurora Flight Sciences: Designs and builds autonomous aircraft and advanced aerospace systems.
Bachelor's in aerospace engineering or computer science, US Person required, proficiency in C/C++ or Python, experience with autonomous/UAS/navigation/control, demonstrated technical leadership and ability to mentor engineers.
Metron: Develops scientific software and mathematical models for national security.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS or related, 5+ years software development experience, C++ and Gazebo experience, multithreading and performance optimization skills, US citizenship and eligibility for security clearance.
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
10+ YOEM.S. in a related engineering field, 10+ years in spacecraft navigation/orbit determination, expertise in orbit determination algorithms, optical and radiometric navigation, experience with Monte, STK/ODTK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, and Python/Julia/C++. U.S. work authorization required.
UberNYSE: UBER: A technology platform for transportation, delivery, and freight.
6+ YOE6+ years leading complex hardware-software programs, Bachelor's degree, SQL/data fluency, OEM/partner experience preferred, program and cross-functional coordination skills.
Commonwealth Trading Partners: Consulting for trade compliance and international security programs.
Former U.S. military or DoD civilian with UAS/autonomy exposure, strong organizational and communication skills, ability to operate in ambiguous environments, active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
Lead technical architecture for software-heavy robotics and autonomous systems; oversee HW/SW integration, testing, and fielding; eligible for U.S. Secret clearance.
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapons (R5427)
Washington or San Diego or Boston or Dallas
$163k-$245k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
5+ YOEBS/MS or equivalent experience, typically 5+ years relevant experience, strong C++ and embedded/Linux skills, system integration and field-test experience, ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
2026 PhD Graduate - Robotic/Autonomous Systems Engineer - Maritime Robotics Group
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$105k-$245k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
PhD in CS/Robotics/Mechanical/EE or related; 3.0+ GPA; skilled in software or mechanical design for robotic systems; teamwork, learning mindset; must be able to obtain Interim Secret and final Secret clearance; research or development experience preferred.
Basking Ridge or Annapolis Junction or Silver Spring
$146k-$234k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Peraton: National security and mission-critical government technology services provider.
7+ YOEMinimum 7 years of experience with a PhD; strong background in AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems; hands-on AI development; excellent communication; US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.
Alexandria or Arlington or Chesapeake or Fairfax or Lynchburg or Norfolk or Richmond or North America
RemotePart Time
Backpack Healthcare: Provides pediatric mental health services via teletherapy and technology.
Active unrestricted Virginia PMHNP license, PMHNP-BC and DEA, master's or doctoral PMHNP degree, ability to practice autonomously, experience with youth preferred, strong clinical judgment and communication.
Senior Electronics & Computer Hardware Engineer – Autonomous Systems
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
$161k-$251k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Noblis: Provides science and technology solutions for government missions.
10+ YOEBachelor's in EE/CE or related (Master's preferred),10+ years hardware engineering experience with autonomous systems, experience with navigation/remote sensing and RF/telemetry, active TS/SCI clearance required.
Senior Product Manager, Autonomous Vehicle Safety, Global Road Safety
Nashville or Bellevue or Arlington
$136k-$184k/yrOnsiteFull Time
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
7+ YOE7+ years product management experience with safety-critical or autonomous systems; strong communication, analytical and data-driven decision skills; experience partnering with engineering/robotics teams; Bachelor's in engineering/CS/robotics required.
PalantirNasdaq: PLTR: Developing software platforms for data integration and analytics.
5+ YOE2+ Mgmt5+ years professional software development, 2+ years system design and 2+ years mentoring/tech lead experience; proficiency in Rust, Python, C++, or Java; BS/MS/PhD in CS/Robotics/EE or related; active or eligible for US security clearance.
Director of Capture Management - Layered Defense, Autonomous Warfare & Integrated Fires
Huntsville or Los Angeles or Arlington
$200k-$265k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Astrion: Provides engineering, cybersecurity, and mission support services.
20+ YOE20+ years capture/business development experience in defense or related markets; proven record leading complex federal captures; knowledge of layered defense, autonomous systems, integrated fires; bachelor\u0002s required, master\u0002s preferred; U.S. citizenship and secret eligibility.
Santa Clara or Washington or Georgia or North Carolina or Washington
$224k-$357k/yrRemoteFull Time
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs graphics processing units and artificial intelligence hardware.
12+ YOE12+ years software engineering experience, strong Python and data engineering skills, deep experience evaluating ML/robotics systems, metric and dataset curation, and technical leadership.
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST (CONTRACT SPECIALIST PAE - ROBOTIC AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS)
San Diego or Washington or Patuxent River
$144k-$197k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Naval Information Warfare Systems Command: Develops and provides information warfare systems for the Navy.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree and at least one year of specialized contracting experience equivalent to GS-13 or DP-03, including Federal Acquisition Regulation contract work, negotiation, analysis, and administration.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Other Transaction Authority (OTA), Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML)
Director of Capture Management - Layered Defense, Autonomous Warfare & Integrated Fires
Arlington or Huntsville or Los Angeles
$200k-$265k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Astrion: Provide engineering and mission support services to federal government agencies.
20+ YOE20+ years capture management/business development experience in defense or related mission areas; US citizenship; Secret-eligible (Top Secret preferred); bachelor's required, master's preferred; FAR/DFARS and IDIQ experience; GovWin/FPDS/SAM.gov/CRM familiarity.
GovWin, FPDS, SAM.gov, CRM systems, AI, data analytics