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Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
BostonMassachusettsUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
Apr 30, 2026
Salary
$163,200–$244,800 a year
Full-time

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588)

Job description

The Autonomy Capabilities Team develops functionality to automate single- and multi-agent teams of platforms in pursuit of mission objectives and acts as a central discipline-aligned focal-point for encouraging consistent usage of technical approaches across business portfolios. This team operates at all levels of the command-and-control hierarchy (from advanced control laws, through motion planning, and up to advanced tactical behaviors and multi-agent coordination) and across a multitude of mission sets, platform types, and operational domains (e.g., air, sea, space).

This position is perfect for an individual who enjoys solving complex problems across a diverse set of programs and…

Job responsibilities

  • Develop tactical autonomy software to enable unmanned platforms to perform complex missions across air, land, sea, and space domains with limited human supervision
  • Implement and test behaviors supporting multi-agent coordination, target engagement, reconnaissance, and survivability in contested scenarios
  • Contribute across the software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, verification, and validation, following established engineering best practices
  • Collaborate with senior engineers to design and build scalable, maintainable software components that integrate with broader system architecture (e.g., sensor processing, state estimation, communications, and actuation)
  • Support reuse and extensibility of autonomy behaviors by contributing to shared frameworks and codebases
  • Work with internal product and program teams to deliver capabilities to vehicle platforms, helping ensure successful integration and iteration over time
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and external teams to align on interfaces and system requirements
  • Apply strong software engineering fundamentals to solve complex technical problems, while continuing to grow domain expertise in autonomy and robotics systems

Job requirements

  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Proficient in production-level C++ software development
  • 5+ years' experience in one or more of the following: software sub-system scheduling and integration, behavior planning, task and resource allocation, motion planning, optimization, or flight controls
  • Experience with collaborative software development tools for version control, issue tracking, code reviews, release management
  • Ability to contribute to the design, development, and integration of complex software systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to collaborate closely with teammates and support team objectives
  • Interest in growing technical skills and, over time, providing guidance to more junior engineers
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