AI Autonomous Systems and Robotics Expert

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Maintain knowledge of advances of autonomy and robotics capabilities in industry and academia

Leverage technical expertise to evaluate and improve AI/Autonomy system performance

Provide thought and team leadership centered around autonomy/AI technology adoption on robotics hardware and cloud-based computing environments

Develop, propose, and lead research in the field of autonomy and AI

Evaluate autonomy or AI solutions and provide guidance to sponsors based on their requirements

Work on topics in robotics-relevant fields, such as computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, planning, human machine teaming, and multi-robot systems

Build a team, capabilities, and work program in one of more growth area for Autonomous Systems (e.g., maritime autonomy, healthcare robotics, space robotics)

Help department and division execute strategy around enabling high-consequence applications of Autonomy, including necessary assurance, T&E, and societal implications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering, or similar field

15+ years of professional experience, or advanced degree and 10+ years of professional or post-doctorate experience

Understand the breadth of autonomous systems across different domains (DoD, Services, Intelligence Community, DHS, Industry and Academia)

Experience in robotics-relevant fields, such as computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, planning, human machine teaming, and multi-robot systems

Ability to articulate autonomy-specific challenges (in perception, reasoning, behaviors, collaborations), discuss critical issues, and identify gaps

Familiarity with the state of the art in the field

Knowledge of the challenges of developing autonomous and AI systems that are robust in real world scenarios

Must be a US citizen able to obtain and maintain a US government clearance

Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office

Must have demonstrated proficiency and strength in verbal, written, PC, presentation, and communications skills

Proven ability to work independently to learn new technologies, techniques, processes, languages, platforms, systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to foster relationship development with sponsors

This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in technical field of study

Experience leading either technical or project teams, or serving as a group direct supervisor

Practical knowledge of simulation environments for AI/autonomous systems

Understanding of the Federal Government, specifically with relation to AI and Autonomy interests, missions, and organizations

U.S. Citizen with active/current DoD Secret Clearance

Experience developing machine learning solutions with modern toolchains, e.g. TensorFlow, MXNet, Scikit-Learn

Experience with robotics software and frameworks, e.g. ROS

Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as C and python

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

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