Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us. As part of MITRE’s Naval Division, the Naval Expeditionary Department (N234) supports a wide range of Navy and Marine Corps projects ranging from advanced communications to autonomous systems in support of expeditionary Naval warfighters. The Department provides systems engineering, operational, and technical expertise to inform Marine Corps warfighting and business enterprise decision-making. Our mission is to enable the achievement of the Commandant’s Force Design 2030 objectives so that the Marine Corps can compete in the present and prevail in any future fight. Expeditionary works across the service addressing mission outcomes including wargaming, C5ISRT, contested logistics, integrated fires, cybersecurity, enterprise transformation, and infrastructure resilience across the operating and supporting establishments as well as Headquarters, United States Marine Corps (HQMC.)The Department operates six labs and project studios at the Quantico site that bring our deep technical expertise to bear against our sponsor’s toughest fires, C4I, and enterprise transformation challenges. The recent expansion of the Quantico site will increase collaboration with our sponsors and allow Expeditionary to adopt more rapid, agile, and evolutionary approaches to defining and solving the Marine Corps’ most impactful challenges.Work TypeEnjoy a balanced work-life with our 80% hybrid on-site schedule.Job Description: The Naval Expeditionary Department is seeking an Intermediate Autonomous Systems Engineer to directly contribute to supporting the Navy and Marine Corps develop the next generation of autonomous capabilities. As part of an innovative team researching, developing, and integrating state of the art capabilities, including control systems, artificial intelligence, mission autonomy, and advanced sensing, this team member will be directly developing systems that enhance future operational capabilities on the land, at sea, and in the air.The right candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, technically focused team, bringing their knowledge to bear to work on real world autonomy challenges. MITRE’s team environment encourages creative problem solving, investigating novel and new technologies, and supporting end-to-end autonomy development. With us you will have the opportunity to design, engineer, fabricate, and test the next generation of autonomous capabilities knowing that your work will directly support our nation’s Naval warfighters. In this role, the following is expected:
Work in a team setting to develop, evaluate, and implement autonomous systems capabilities
Maintain knowledge of autonomous systems and robotics to include artificial intelligence, sensing, mechanical, and control systems
Fabricate, assemble, and integrate subsystems to provide autonomous capabilities; to include networking and physically connecting these systems
Develop and propose new approaches to technical problems involving autonomous systems
Basic Qualifications:
Typically a Bachelor of Science or higher in computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline with 2 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
2+ years relevant experience working in the fields of robotics and autonomous systems
Experience in coding and using programming language, especially Python, C, Java, and/or with Robot Operating System
Experience working with microprocessors and electrical systems
Ability to work independently
Ability and experience working collaboratively, in a team environment
Demonstrates excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills
Must be a US Citizen Eligible with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Science in artificial intelligence, computer science, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechanical engineering
Experience with ArduPilot, Betaflight, or PX4
Experience developing and fabricating hardware prototypes
Experience working on ground, airborne, or maritime electronic systems
A current and active DoD Secret clearance, with eligibility for Top Secret
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
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