Job Abstract

Key Role:

Support the research and development of multi-agent teams of robotic systems across multiple operational domains and mission areas. Function at the intersection of software and hardware to design, build, test, and demonstrate new autonomy capabilities that address complex client problems. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts, and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Serve on an interdisciplinary team conducting research and development of novel autonomy solutions for DoD clients. Work on complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions as part of an engineering team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Robot Operating Systems (ROS), including the development of custom messages, nodes, packages, or stacks

• Knowledge of software maintenance and deployment, including version control, CI/CD, packaging, containerization, and documentation

• Knowledge of backend software development in C++ for embedded Linux systems

• Knowledge of algorithms and software for mobile robot sensing, perception, localization, navigation, and behaviors in aerial or ground domains

• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical topics to a variety of audiences in written and verbal formats

• Ability to obtain a security clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Physics and 1+ years of experience with robotics or systems engineering, or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Physics

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with developing architectures and algorithms for multi-agent, distributed collaborative autonomy

• Experience with Python

• Experience with Docker image development and container deployment

• Experience with Git-based version control and branch or tag strategies

• Knowledge of military strategy, operations, and tactics

• Ability to develop strategy for internal research and development efforts to support reaching specific business goals

• Ability to lead a diverse technical team in strategy, project planning, and project execution

• Ability to professionally interact with clients to understand their needs, recommend courses of action, and present or demonstrate results 

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Work Model
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• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

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