Robotics and Autonomous System Designer Engineering Scientist

Robotics And Autonomous System Designer Engineering Scientist

As a Robotics and Autonomous System Designer you will design, implement and test algorithms for autonomous decision making on Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL), at ARL.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and develop autonomy algorithms that use sonar data operating in complex environments to avoid obstacles, aid multi-agent decision making and dynamically replan current tasking and sorties.
• Design target recognition algorithms for finding objects in the environment and increasing situational awareness.
• Conduct data analysis across a range of acoustic systems, identifying anomalies and opportunities for improvement.
• Local in-water testing of generated algorithms, behaviors and capabilities.
• Plan and coordinate field tests for algorithms in ocean, littoral, harbor and riverine environments.
• Document work for knowledge transfer, consistency and efficiency.
• Travel in support of data collection, system evaluation testing and project meetings.
• External coordination with project performers from other organizations.
• Develop system concepts and proposals as well as coordinate project execution with development staff.
• Other related functions as needed.

Required Qualifications

Applicant must be highly organized, have excellent attention to detail, and possess sound scientific judgment. The position will require effective management of their own time with the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously. Regular and punctual attendance in the workplace is required.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range

$104,000-$174,000+ / negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

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