Autonomous Flight Systems and Behaviors Engineer

Autonomous Flight Systems and Behaviors Engineer The Opportunity: - Conduct the research, development, integration, deployment, and evaluation of robotic and uncrewed systems across multiple operational domains and DoD warfighter mission areas. - Function at the intersection of software and hardware to design, build, test, and demonstrate new robotic capabilities that address complex client problems in sensing, autonomy, and human interaction. - Apply advanced engineering skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. - Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. - Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members. - Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: - 5+ years of experience as an embedded software developer working primarily in C or C++ on Linux-based embedded and edge systems, including driver development, integration of sensors and platforms, message and interface development, and testing and debugging - 3+ years of experience developing autonomy algorithms or autonomous behaviors such as mission management, guidance, ground control, or navigation and path planning for autonomous aircraft - 3+ years of experience developing software for flight systems, flight controllers, or ground control station software - 1+ year of experience with distributed and collaborative teaming algorithms for autonomous systems - Experience with software package management and configuration management tools, such as Conan and Nix - Ability to obtain a Secret clearance - Bachelor’s degree in a Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics field Nice If You Have: - 2+ years of experience working with UAS platforms and PX4-based flight controllers - Experience developing software following DevOps principles, including Agile, CI/CD, test-driven development, and using automation tools, including pipelines and runners - Experience with Interface Control Documents (ICDs), interfaces, and validation - Experience with QGroundControl - Master’s degree in a Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics field preferred; Doctorate degree in a Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics field a plus - Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Compensation - At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. - Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. - Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. - Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. - Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. - We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. - Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. - The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). - The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. - This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. 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Work Model - Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. - To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote - If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid - If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role. Onsite - If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.