Senior AI Researcher for Autonomous Vehicles with Security Clearance

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE-and make a difference with us. Department Summary: MITRE's Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center's Robotics and Autonomous Systems Department is an innovative team of engineers focused on the development of cutting-edge autonomous systems, robotics capabilities, and AI solutions for a safer world. The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Department has a new opportunity for a strong technical candidate with a STEM degree to join an innovative team of engineers focused on developing Artificial Intelligence and/or Autonomous System solutions for sponsor needs. The right candidate will enjoy a fast-paced team environment and working with groundbreaking technology. We are seeking a self-starter that assists in building robotics and artificial intelligence projects. The candidate for this position will work a wide variety of challenging activities in direct support of sponsor programs and will support MITRE's AI and autonomy efforts. Roles & Responsibilities: * Work on a team to develop and implement autonomy algorithms on robotics hardware
* Develop and use modern software engineering techniques to create artificial intelligence software
* Maintain knowledge of advances of autonomy and/or artificial intelligence in industry and academia
* Collect and analyze sensor and algorithm data to improve robotics system performance
* Develop, propose, and execute research in the field of autonomy and AI
* Evaluate autonomy and AI solutions and compare to sponsor requirements and needs Basic Qualifications: * Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
* Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
* Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word
* 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 nurture relationship development with sponsors
* This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site Preferred Qualifications: * Preference given to qualified candidates with active/current DoD Secret Clearance
* Knowledge of robotics and autonomous systems technologies, techniques, architectures, and algorithms
* Experience in artificial intelligence fields, such as computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, planning, human machine teaming, and multi-robot systems
* Experience with robotics software and frameworks, e.g. ROS
* Experience with programming languages such as C++ and python
* Experience with AI development tools such as Tensor Flow, etc
* Knowledge of the challenges of developing autonomous and/or AI systems that are robust in real world scenarios
* Knowledge of software engineering practices such as continuous integration, source control, software testing This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Secret Work Location Type:
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