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Senior Autonomy Systems Research Scientist

2 Locations💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-09 → 2026-07-30

Core

Develop research agendas and conduct hands-on research in applied machine learning, robotics, and autonomous systems for U.S. government needs in high-stakes environments.

Role type

Senior Autonomous Systems Research Scientist

Builds

Prototype operational capabilities for government customers

Domain

Defense, National Security, AI-enabled autonomous systems (air, sea, land, space)

Deliverable

production ML models | research

Required skills

Applied machine learning, robotics, motion planning, task planning, mission planning, command and control, modeling and simulation, Python, C/C++, research proposal writing, interdisciplinary team leadership

Preferred skills

Experience with Department of War and Intelligence Community

Technologies

Python, C/C++, simulation frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead novel research in applied machine learning and robotics, turn research results into prototype operational capabilities, mentor junior staff, deliver technical presentations and publish in peer-reviewed journals

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with research leadership

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