Associate Autonomy Engineer

As an Associate Autonomy Engineer, you will identify, shape, apply, conduct, and lead engineering research that matches critical U.S. government needs. The AI for Autonomy Lab researches and demonstrates the application of AI-related technologies for increasing the effectiveness of autonomous systems. 

Duties:

1. Solution Development: You’ll work with and lead interdisciplinary teams to turn research results into prototype operational capabilities for government customers and stakeholders.
2. Hands-on Prototyping: You’ll conduct and lead novel prototyping in applied artificial intelligence with a focus on autonomy and uncrewed systems (multi-domain).
3. Strategy: You’ll work with AI Division leaders and colleagues to plan, develop, and carry out an overall research and engineering strategy, and to influence the national research and engineering agenda regarding future technology.
4. Collaboration: You’ll actively participate on teams of AI/ML engineers, software developers, researchers, designers, and technical leads. You’ll build relationships and collaborate with external thought leaders, government customers, and other stakeholders to monitor the autonomy landscape and understand challenges, needs, possible solutions, and research and engineering directions.
5. Mentoring: You’ll contribute to improving the overall technical capabilities of the team by mentoring and teaching others, participating in technical design and planning sessions, and sharing insights and wisdom across the SEI AI Division.