11 autonomy engineer jobs at 5 companies in Aberdeen, MD

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Autonomy Test and Evaluation Software Engineer
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$100k-$245k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
5+ YOEBS in software engineering/CS or related field; 5+ years software development; full lifecycle; autonomous systems/robotics/simulation experience; V&V/M&S tools; strong teamwork and communication; eligible for interim Secret clearance.
Python, C++, ROS, Gazebo, Unity, Machine Learning, Data Analysis
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Systems Integration Engineer
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$40-$55/hr HybridFull Time
BlackSea Technologies
BlackSea Technologies: Designs and manufactures autonomous maritime vessels and defense hardware.
3+ YOEBachelor’s in engineering or related field; 3–8 years in systems integration; maritime/autonomy/defense experience preferred.
Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, RTI DDS, APIs, Middleware
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Project Mechanical Engineer
Hanover, Maryland, United States
$102k-$152k/yr HybridFull Time
Oceaneering
OceaneeringNYSE: OII: Global provider of engineered services for offshore energy industries.
7+ YOE2+ MgmtBS in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering; 5-10 years engineering experience; 2+ years leading multidisciplinary design teams; proven ability to produce mechanical designs; strong communication and software skills; ability to obtain DoD clearance; teamwork and autonomy.
SolidWorks, Matlab, Microsoft Office
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Maritime Robotics Systems Engineer
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$85k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
4+ YOEBachelor's in engineering field, 4+ years maritime systems experience, experience with uncrewed vehicles/autonomy, team leadership, travel up to 10%, and ability to obtain Interim Secret/Secret clearance (U.S. citizens).
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2027 PhD Graduate - Subsea Robotics Engineer
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$105k-$245k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
Ph.D. in relevant engineering or CS field, ROS 2, Linux, Python and C++ proficiency, experience with dynamics/controls/autonomy, Git familiarity, ability to obtain Interim Secret/Secret clearance, minimum 3.0 GPA.
ROS 2, Linux, Python, C++, Gazebo, Ignition, Stonefish, Isaac Sim, MATLAB/Simulink, Git
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Senior Guidance and Control Engineer
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$100k-$245k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
5+ YOEBachelor's in a technical field, 5+ years experience in vehicle guidance/controls/autonomy, physics-based modeling and controls theory proficiency, ability to obtain Interim Secret and ultimately Top Secret clearance, US citizenship, mentoring and leadership experience.
ProNav, GENEX, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Hardware in the Loop (HWIL)
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Mid Level Software Engineer
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$125k-$150k/yr HybridFull Time
BlackSea Technologies
BlackSea Technologies: Designs and manufactures autonomous maritime vessels and defense hardware.
3+ YOE3-7 years software engineering, strong C++, distributed systems, robotics/autonomy, AI-assisted development tools; APIs and networking experience.
C++, MAVLink, Protobuf, DDS, CAN, TCP/IP, serial, OpenAI Codex, Claude Code
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Software Engineer III
Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States
$111k-$168k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Textron
TextronNYSE: TXT: Manufactures aircraft, defense systems, and industrial specialized vehicles.
5+ YOE5+ yrs experience with BS or 2+ yrs with MS in CS/CE; robotics/autonomy experience; strong software integration skills.
Git, Mercurial, Unix, C, C++, Qt, OpenDDS, MOOS, IvP, Docker, Jenkins, Jira, MagicDraw, UML, MBSE
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Senior Software Engineer (AI Software & Operations)
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Surefire Cyber
Surefire Cyber: Provides rapid incident response and digital forensics services.
Strong software engineering fundamentals; full-stack Python and React; production AWS and Kubernetes; Terraform; GitHub Actions; autonomy in a startup; eager to learn agentic AI workflows.
Python, React, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions, LangChain, Claude Code, AutoGen, CrewAI
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Autonomy and Intelligent Systems Development Team Leader
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$105k-$275k/yr HybridFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE/Data Science/Electrical Engineering,5+ years in AI/ML,algorithm development and controls,leadership and communication skills,ability to obtain Interim Secret and TS/SCI clearance;U.S. citizenship required.
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2026 PhD Graduate - Postdoctoral Researcher in Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$85k-$156k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
PhD in robotics, mechanical/electrical engineering, computer science, or related field; strong robotics/autonomy research; hands-on robotic systems experience; embedded platforms and real-time processing familiarity; ROS/ROS2, Gazebo/Isaac Sim; proficient in Python and C++; ability to obtain Interim Top Secret clearance
Python, C++, ROS/ROS2, Gazebo, Isaac Sim, NVIDIA Jetson, microcontrollers, FPGA