Autonomous Systems and Artificial Intelligence Researcher, Senior

The Opportunity:

Join Booz Allen Hamilton as an Autonomous Systems and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Researcher, Senior, and be at the forefront of pioneering research and development (R&D) solutions that shape the future of Intelligent Autonomous Systems for the Navy. We are searching for a visionary thinker who possesses a deep understanding of AI, machine learning, and autonomous systems. In this role, you will lead technical teams to design, architect, implement, integrate, test, deliver, and maintain autonomy and AI-based capabilities for multi-domain unmanned vehicles.

In this highly collaborative R&D environment, you will work alongside inventive academics, exploring and developing novel systems. Utilize your technical expertise and passion for learning to lead teams in creating disruptive hardware and software technologies, advancing state-of-the-art AI-enabled autonomous solutions.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in R&D, including leading successful R&D captures, drafting winning proposals, and fostering strong relationships with government R&D program managers at Navy Acquisition, ONR, or the DoD
• Experience leading R&D efforts and developing concepts for trusted autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or autonomy algorithms
• Proficiency in AI, federated learning, data fusion, tracking, modern and classical control, or sensor resource management autonomy algorithms
• Experience leading multidisciplinary, hybrid, and remote development teams on technical projects, such as AI/ML algorithm design and autonomous software development and integration, including live demonstrations with military hardware prototypes
• Experience documenting and presenting technical ideas and progress to C-suite level executives and promoting team achievements internally and externally through journal publications and conference participation
• Proficiency in Python or C++, and machine learning software implementation using libraries such as TensorFlow, Pytorch, or Keras
• Experience with Git, JIRA, Agile development, and DevSecOps or MLOps workflows
• Knowledge of ROS, ROS2, ROS-M, MOOS-IvP maritime autonomy architecture, Gazebo, Unity, or Unreal simulations, or game development
• Secret clearance
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Software Engineering

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with maritime systems development, including autonomous surface and underwater systems
• Experience with hardware-software integration, EO/IR, passive and active radar integration, digital signal processing, and in-field testing and validation of systems
• Experience with edge processing technologies and embedded systems
• Experience with publish-subscribe service-oriented, containerized, and portable architectures
• Proficiency in large language models, autoencoders, generative adversarial networks, image processing, feature identification, and tracking, including pattern recognition, automatic target recognition, and anomaly detection
• Experience with state-of-the-art game theory and optimization techniques
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or other cloud-based architectures
• Experience with DevSecOps, MLOps, CI/CD systems, and associated development philosophies
• Experience with unsupervised, supervised, or reinforcement learning approaches
• Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Software Engineering

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret clearance is required.

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A Place Where You Belong

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