# Sr. Autonomy Software Engineer II - MAGE

> Scientific Systems Company, Inc. · Burlington, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-16

**Salary:** USD 96,000–140,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Innovative Technologies

## Description

The Autonomy Research Engineer 2 conducts collaborative research, data analyses and software engineering, under the supervision of a project or task lead, supporting a group’s research and development objectives. Mission autonomy is the ability for autonomous agents or teams to conduct strategic decision-making and coordinated actions toward longer-term operational objectives through persistent world modeling, predictive simulation, and adaptive planning under uncertainty and adversarial conditions.

 **Essential Functions:** 

-   Conduct assigned and/or collaborative research, data analyses and/or software engineering activities as directed, that support technical and program objectives. 

-   Support the group’s business development activities by developing technical proposal content, supporting data analyses and/or software engineering, as needed, under the guidance of a proposal technical lead.  

-   Document and communicate technical results, data analyses, key findings, and takeaway    
    conclusions of research and development activities to internal audiences.  

-   Contribute to publications as needed. 

-   This role requires the Ability to sit or stand at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. 

-   May require the ability to push/pull/lift up to 15 pounds.

-   Must be able to Obtain and maintain an active US DOD security clearance.

## Requirements

**Basic Qualifications:** 

-   Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or similar educational background, or equivalent experience and 3+ years of experience in related industry experience or Masters Degree and 1+ years of experience in a related field. 

-   Advanced experience in research software development with relevant programming skills in MATLAB/C++/Python. 

-   Experience with AI/ML/Autonomy software libraries. 

-   Experience with simulation, development and deployment environments. 

**Preferred Additional Skills and Experience:** 

-   Master’s of Science degree 

-   Experience with sensors and/or autonomous vehicles. 

-   Ability to identify, analyze, and creatively solve complex problems 

-   Ability to execute logical reasoning and decision-making skills 

-   Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing experience 

-   Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 

-   Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team

## Benefits

-   Salary: $96,000 - $140,000 (Depends on Experience)
-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Hybrid Work Schedule
-   Free Food & Snacks
-   Wellness Resources
-   Summer 9/80 work schedule

## Apply

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