Senior Robotics Autonomy Engineer

Senior Robotics Autonomy Engineer Key Role: Lead the research and development of multi-agent teams of robotic systems across multiple operational domains and mission areas. Function at the intersection of software and hardware to design, build, test, and demonstrate new autonomy capabilities that address complex client problems. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts, and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Serve on an interdisciplinary team conducting research and development of novel autonomy solutions for DoD clients. Work independently on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions, technical oversight, and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers. Basic Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience with robotics or systems engineering for equipment hardware, including circuits or sensors - Experience with Robot Operating Systems (ROS) - Ability to use ROS for the development of custom messages, nodes, packages, or stacks - Ability to provide backend software development in C++ or Python for embedded Linux systems - Ability to provide algorithms and software support for mobile robot sensing, perception, localization, navigation, and behaviors in aerial or ground domains - Ability to communicate complex technical topics to a variety of audiences, in written and verbal formats - Ability to obtain a security clearance - Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE, Computer Engineering, or Robotics Engineering Additional Qualifications: - Experience with developing architectures and algorithms for multi-agent, distributed collaborative autonomy, including developing collaborative or swarming behaviors and tactics - Experience with Docker image development and container deployment - Experience with Git-based version control and branch or tag strategies - Knowledge of military strategy, operations, and tactics - Ability to develop strategy for internal research and development efforts to support reaching specific business goals - Ability to lead a diverse technical team in strategy, project planning, and project execution - Ability to provide software maintenance and deployment, including version control, CI/CD, packaging, containerization, and documentation - Ability to professionally interact with clients to understand their needs, recommend courses of action, and present or demonstrate results - Master’s degree in CS or Engineering preferred; Doctorate degree in CS or Engineering 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 reward your contributions, provide opportunities and choices, and support your overall well-being. Our benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement packages, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. We recognize employees for exceptional performance and uphold our values. Both full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week regularly are eligible to participate in our benefits programs. However, if you do not meet the threshold, you will only be eligible for select offerings, excluding health benefits. Visit our Careers website for more information about our comprehensive benefits. The projected salary range for this position is $93,300.00 to $212,000.00 (annualized USD). These figures are typically applicable to this role and form part of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. Work Model: Our people-first culture focuses on flexible, collaborative work environments, either in-person or remotely. - If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you will occasionally need to work from a Booz Allen or client site facility. - If this position is listed as onsite, you will need to work in person with colleagues and clients, as required for the role. EEO Commitment: We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to empowering our employees to fearlessly drive change. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.