Controls and Autonomy Sr. Research Engineer - Controls Systems

Scientific Systems Company Inc. is looking to fill a Controls and Autonomy Research Engineer position in the Intelligent Control Systems group for R&D projects in the areas of autonomous guidance, navigation and control for multiple aerial and space vehicles.

Scientific Systems Company, Inc. (SSCI) is a leading developer of advanced technologies for navigation, mission planning and autonomy systems for the Aerospace and Defense industries. Founded in 1990 and based in Woburn, MA, Scientific Systems Company Inc. (SSCI) invents disruptive technologies, develops revolutionary solutions, and builds trusted products for our customers’ most challenging missions. SSCI focuses on the creation of AI/ML enabled capabilities to command, control, communicate with, and manage composable collections of intelligent agents, smart sensors, and autonomous platforms across all domains.

Responsibilities

• Integrate advanced autonomous GNC and optimization algorithms into complex high-fidelity simulations and hardware systems, and carry out and document performance analyses.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop and experimental testing of advanced GNC algorithms.
• Work in a team or as a task lead to execute technical tasks.
• Contribute technical materials for reports, presentations, and proposals.

Requirements

Required Skills/Experience

• MS in mechanical, electrical or aerospace engineering with background in advanced GNC for autonomous vehicles.
• Strong background in hardware integration and testing of unmanned vehicles.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Background in system dynamics in one or more domains including ground, water surface, underwater, aerial, and space vehicles.
• Proficiency in other programming languages.

Benefits

Salary is competitive with market rates, with annual bonus awards based on company and individual performance. SSCI benefits package includes 401K, Health/Life/Disability Insurance.