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Autonomy Engineer
Lorton, Virginia, United States
$78k-$176k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
1+ YOE1+ years developing autonomy algorithms, C/C++ Linux embedded development, sensor fusion and state estimation experience, ROS2 knowledge, ability to obtain Secret clearance, Bachelor's in engineering or robotics.
C/C++, Linux, ROS2, OpenCV, PX4, Docker, Docker-compose, QGroundControl, Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI), Open Mission Systems (OMS)
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Autonomy Engineer
Lorton, Virginia, United States
$78k-$176k/yr HybridFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
1+ YOE1+ years developing autonomy algorithms and C/C++ software for Linux embedded systems, experience with sensor fusion/state estimation and ROS2, bachelor’s in engineering/robotics, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
C, C++, Linux, ROS2, OpenCV, PX4, Docker, Docker Compose, CI/CD, QGroundControl, Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI), Open Mission Systems (OMS)
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Autonomy Engineer
Pittsburgh or Arlington
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Software Engineering Institute
Software Engineering Institute: Developing software and AI engineering for national security.
Advanced degree in CS or related plus multi-year experience in autonomy/AI, simulation (NVIDIA Isaac Sim), ML lifecycle, system evaluation, and eligibility for Department of War security clearance.
NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MLFlow, Weights & Biases, Docker, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform
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Autonomy Engineer
Pittsburgh or Arlington
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Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University: Global research university providing higher education and conducting scientific research.
2+ YOEAdvanced expertise in AI/autonomy, simulation (NVIDIA Isaac Sim), ML, robotics, model evaluation, and full-stack implementation; BS/MS/PhD in CS or related with relevant experience; ability to obtain security clearance.
NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MLflow, Weights & Biases, Docker, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform
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Senior Autonomy Software Integration Engineer
Ann Arbor or Fort Worth or Blacksburg
$161k-$193k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Torc Robotics
Torc Robotics: Software for autonomous heavy-duty trucking.
4+ YOEBachelor's or Master's in CS/SE/Robotics/Electrical Engineering plus 4–6+ years experience. Strong C++/Linux, ROS/ROS2, Python, CI/CD, containerization, and integration/debugging skills.
C++, Linux, ROS/ROS2, Bazel, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Python, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), TorcDrive
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Autonomy Software Engineer
Woburn or Arlington or San Diego or Dayton or Melbourne or Carlsbad
$174k-$225k/yr HybridFull Time
Systems & Technology Research
Systems & Technology Research: Develops advanced technology for national security and defense applications.
2+ YOEStrong C++ expertise, systems development and testing, security clearance eligibility, and cross-functional collaboration.
C++, MATLAB, CI/CD, Git, Linux, Windows
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Technology Capabilities SME (Autonomy)
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.: Provides engineering, technology, and cybersecurity services for national security.
15+ YOE15+ years engineering, autonomous systems, C2, unmanned systems; TS/SCI security clearance; master’s degree in engineering or science; OSW experience preferred.
Autonomy, C2, Unmanned Systems, Modeling and Simulation, Cybersecurity, AI
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Autonomy Chief Engineer
Manassas, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Electra
Electra: Developing hybrid-electric aircraft for sustainable regional air mobility.
12+ YOEUS Persons required; 12+ years in flight autonomy or highly automated systems; Bachelor's in relevant field or equivalent experience; experience with FAA certification processes and ARP4754B; technical leadership and supplier engagement.
ARP4754B
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Pr./Sr. Pr. Systems Engineer - Fault Management & System Autonomy
Dulles, Virginia, United States
$114k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEActive Top-Secret/SCI clearance, systems engineering for mission-critical applications, software coding/scripting experience, degree (BS/MS/PhD) with relevant professional experience, spacecraft fault management or autonomy experience preferred.
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Principal Engineer Systems - Fault Management & System Autonomy
Dulles, Virginia, United States
$114k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
5+ YOEBS +5 years (or MS+3/PhD) in a technical field, systems engineering experience for mission-critical space applications, software coding/scripting, failure analysis, and ability to obtain/hold Top Secret/SCI clearance.
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Technology Capabilities SME (Autonomy)
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
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Modern Technology Solutions
Modern Technology Solutions: Engineering services provider delivering autonomy, AI, cyber, and mission assurance solutions.
15+ YOE15+ years hands-on engineering experience in autonomous systems; 10+ years in autonomous systems design, C2, unmanned/counter-unmanned systems; 10+ years FPV operations; 8+ years modeling & simulation; TS/SCI clearance preferred.
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Senior C++ Software Engineer (Defense Autonomy)
Washington or Arlington
$150k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition: Developing software and simulation infrastructure for autonomous vehicles.
5+ YOE5+ years C++ (C++20) experience, strong algorithms and multi-agent/optimization background, proficiency with Bazel, Docker, Linux, ability to obtain U.S. SECRET clearance, BS/MS or equivalent experience.
C++20, Bazel, Docker, RHEL, Ubuntu, Linux
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Senior Backend Engineer, Space Operations Intelligence & Autonomy (SOIA)
Colorado Springs or Alabama or Arizona or California or Colorado or District of Columbia or Florida or Georgia or Hawaii or Illinois or Indiana or Kansas or Massachusetts or Maryland or Michigan or Minnesota or Missouri or Montana or North Carolina or New Jersey or New Mexico or Nevada or New York or Ohio or Oklahoma or Oregon or Rhode Island or Tennessee or Texas or Utah or Virginia or Washington or Wisconsin or West Virginia or United Kingdom
$150k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Slingshot Aerospace
Slingshot Aerospace: Software and data analytics for space operations management.
5+ YOE5+ years software development, bachelor’s in CS or related, active security clearance (Top Secret preferred), experience with Java/Kotlin, Python, cloud (AWS), containers, distributed systems, Kafka, databases, and API design.
Java, Kotlin, GraphQL, GraphQL subscriptions, REST, Docker, Kubernetes, React, Python, AWS, Helm, EKS, Git, GitHub Actions, Kafka, CloudEvents, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Three.js, HLA, DIS
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Space Special Projects, Mechanical Engineer
Reston, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
Active U.S. Top Secret/TS‑SCI clearance, prior DoD/IC experience, BS in engineering or hard science, CAD skills, hands-on fabrication, strong fundamentals in mechanics and materials, and excellent organization and autonomy.
CAD, NX, Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB, C++
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Technical Program Manager, Mission Autonomy (R5052)
Dallas or Arlington or San Diego
$170k-$260k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Shield AI
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
10+ YOE10+ years of related experience; leadership of complex cross-functional engineering programs; strong software/autonomy/aerospace knowledge; program management skills; communication and stakeholder management.
Project Management Software, Aerospace Engineering Tools, Autonomy Software
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Technical Lead, Engineering (Pocasset, MA, Massachusetts, United States)
Pocasset or Virginia Beach
$156k-$198k/yr OnsiteFull Time
HII
HIINYSE: HII: Builds naval ships and provides global defense technology solutions.
8+ YOESenior engineering lead with autonomy software experience for unmanned vehicles, product lifecycle and launch experience, eligibility to obtain U.S. DoD security clearance, and willingness to travel ~25-35%.
Odyssey
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Sr. Product Engineer – Web Services
Vienna or Redlands or Washington or United States
$94k-$159k/yr HybridFull Time
Esri
Esri: Developing software for digital mapping and spatial data analysis.
5+ YOE5+ years product-focused; Agile; REST APIs; cloud-native; strong communication; autonomy with cross-team collaboration; BS in CS/GIS/Information Science or related field.
Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, ArcGIS REST APIs, ArcGIS Hub, ArcGIS Maps SDKs, CI/CD, DevOps
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Senior AI Architect
Dallas or Vermont or Maryland or Rhode Island or Nebraska or Georgia or Florida or Pennsylvania or Virginia or Utah or New Mexico or Louisiana or Michigan or Colorado or Massachusetts or Illinois or Connecticut or Washington or Oklahoma or Indiana or Missouri or Ohio or Tennessee or Oregon or Delaware or Minnesota or Maine or Washington or South Dakota or Mississippi or North Dakota or California or New Hampshire or Iowa or Wyoming or Arkansas or Kentucky or Alabama or New York or Montana or New Jersey or West Virginia or South Carolina or Arizona or Wisconsin or Nevada or Kansas or North Carolina or Hawaii or Alaska or Texas or Idaho
$204k-$280k/yr HybridFull Time
o9 Solutions
o9 Solutions: Provides an AI-powered platform for integrated enterprise planning and operations.
15+ YOE15+ years engineering experience building production-grade AI/ML systems; expertise with LLMs, embeddings, vector architectures, and constraint-based planning; proven principal/lead architect experience and strong autonomy.
Large language models (LLMs), vector databases, Enterprise Knowledge Graph, constraint-based planning engines
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Associate Director - Proprietary Platforms Systems Architect (Onsite)
Sterling or Binghamton or McKinney or Cedar Rapids or El Segundo or Fort Lewis
$173k-$329k/yr OnsiteFull Time
RTX
RTXNYSE: RTX: Provides advanced aerospace and defense systems and services.
12+ YOEU.S. citizen with active transferable Secret clearance; STEM degree with 12+ years systems architecture experience (10+ with advanced degree); expertise in classified DoD programs, training systems, autonomy/AI/ML, systems engineering, and technical leadership.
AI/ML, LVC (Live, Virtual, Constructive)
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Android Development Lead
East Palo Alto or Arlington or Clarksburg
$150k-$220k/yr HybridFull Time
Forterra
Forterra: Develops autonomous ground vehicle systems and software for defense.
7+ YOEDeep expertise in Java/Kotlin Android development, JNI/C++ integration, Android Jetpack, SQL, Linux, networking, and ATAK plugin experience; strong systems thinking and autonomy to lead designs.
Java, Kotlin, C++, C, SQL, Android Jetpack, Material UI, JNI, CMake, Conan, Git, gRPC, protobuf, ATAK, TAK Server, Linux
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