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Autonomy Algorithms Senior Software Engineer

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Location
Woburn, MA
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Collaborative Autonomy and Control (CAC)
Salary
$134,000 - $184,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance
  • BS in Computer Science or related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience
  • 3+ years of experience with C++ or Java
  • Full stack development experience with a focus on backend algorithmic development
  • Understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
Nice to have
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field
  • Experience with Collection Orchestration
  • Experience with Satellite Constellation Management
  • Experience with containerization and service-based architectures
  • Experience coordinating Electronic Warfare resources
What the job really is

As an Autonomy Algorithms Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, implement, integrate, test, and demonstrate advanced algorithms and software systems for autonomous platforms. You will lead and mentor a small engineering team throughout the software development lifecycle, focusing on backend algorithmic development and mission planning systems. The role involves working with research scientists to translate complex algorithms into software applications, while also ensuring high-quality software through best practices like code reviews and unit testing.

Benefits
  • Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work requirements, but a flexible hybrid environment is noted
  • Focus on backend development may limit exposure to front-end technologies
  • The role may involve high security clearance requirements which could impact the hiring process
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