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MITRE’s Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy Innovation Center is home to an interdisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team united by a passion to catalyze consequential use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
We are 200 strong and growing! We collaboratively work across government, industry, and academia to address complex AI and Autonomy challenges for the benefit of our nation.
We apply our trusted technical expertise to enable the effective, assured, and responsible application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to critical government missions.
MITRE aims to realize the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for public good.
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 an exciting opportunity for a Lead Autonomous Systems Expert. The right candidate will enjoy a fast-paced team environment, a broad array of challenging problems, and an opportunity to work with advanced technologies from across the field of autonomy.
A successful candidate for this position will serve a critical role in enabling advanced autonomy capabilities both for our sponsors as well as internal efforts at MITRE.
Roles & Responsibilities :
- Maintain knowledge of advances of autonomy and robotics capabilities in industry and academia
- Leverage technical expertise to evaluate and improve AI / Autonomy system performance
- Provide thought and team leadership centered around autonomy / AI technology adoption on robotics hardware and cloud-based computing environments
- Develop, propose, and lead research in the field of autonomy and AI
- Evaluate autonomy or AI solutions and provide guidance to sponsors based on their requirements
- Work on topics in robotics-relevant fields, such as computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, planning, human machine teaming, and multi-robot systems
- Build a team, capabilities, and work program in one of more growth area for Autonomous Systems (e.g., maritime autonomy, healthcare robotics, space robotics)
- Help department and division execute strategy around enabling high-consequence applications of Autonomy, including necessary assurance, T&E, and societal implications
Basic Qualifications :
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering, or similar field;
or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; 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
- Understand the breadth of autonomous systems across different domains (DoD, Services, Intelligence Community, DHS, Industry and Academia)
- Experience in robotics-relevant fields, such as computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, planning, human machine teaming, and multi-robot systems
- Ability to articulate autonomy-specific challenges (in perception, reasoning, behaviors, collaborations), discuss critical issues, and identify gaps
- Familiarity with the state of the art in the field
- Knowledge of the challenges of developing autonomous and AI systems that are robust in real world scenarios
- 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 foster relationship development with sponsors
Preferred Qualifications :
- Advanced degree in technical field of study
- Experience leading either technical or project teams, or serving as a group direct supervisor
- Practical knowledge of simulation environments for AI / autonomous systems
- Understanding of the Federal Government, specifically with relation to AI and Autonomy interests, missions, and organizations
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s) :
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s) :
Work Location Type : Hybrid
Hybrid
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