Staff Autonomy Solutions Architect
Company: General Atomics
Location: Boulder
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an
affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable
remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as
well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.We have an
exciting opportunity for an Autonomy & AI Systems Software
Architect in Poway, CA. The Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence
Solutions Software group is charted to develop and deploy
end-to-end autonomous systems that enable unmanned aerial systems
(UAS) to execute autonomous missions.DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Technical, Hands-On leader that will drive vision, strategy,
and technical direction and system architecture of team's autonomy
projects.
- Lead development of robotic autonomy algorithms capable of
making robust decisions for planning and control in uncertain,
dynamic environments multi-vehicle operations using
state-of-the-art techniques from academia and industry
- Research academic papers and translate research into
implementable software solutions.
- Write and test software to support the integration of autonomy
algorithms into aircraft (such as autopilots, payloads, or other
functional components) or other robotic systems
- Design and prototype autonomous systems and validate designs
through a series of purpose-designed experiments.
- Participate in and coordinate the establishment of design
concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research,
development, testing, and integration.
- Interact with internal and external representatives at various
levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues.
Act as primary contact for engineering activities.
- Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by
participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention,
and development of the required management, professional, and
technical talent.
- Lead progress review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and
technical performance.
- Identify engineering issues and provide leadership in
developing software solutions to meet customer requirements.
- Participate in the preparation of proposals, business plans,
proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and
financial terms/conditions of contract(s).
- Technical mentor to junior engineers.
- Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other
applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business
is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner
in accordance with established operating procedures and
practices.
- Other duties as assigned or required.We recognize and
appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse
backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals
to apply. Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in
computer science, information systems or related discipline and
progressive software development experience as follows; twelve or
more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years
of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a
PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of
education.
- Has Strong Software System Architecture fundamentals.
- Experience in two or more areas: autonomous control,
optimization under uncertainty, route planning, trajectory
optimization, autonomous decision making, collaborative autonomy,
cognitive information processing, probability theory, obstacle
avoidance, bio-inspired autonomy, perceptual autonomy, autonomous
mission planning
- Experience in developing and leading scalable software
architectures from scratch.
- Demonstrated Technical leadership experience
- Research or industrial experience in the development of
collaborative autonomous robotic systems
- Demonstrated ability to trouble-shoot complex systems
- Strong coding skills in Java, Java Script, C/C++, Python
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to architect, design, and develop complex
software.
- Technical expertise in the application of engineering
principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project
management and leadership skills including organizing, planning,
scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established
deadlines or milestones.
- Must possess the ability to resolve complex management and
technical problems.
- Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and
interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface
with other departments, all levels of management, professional and
support staff, customers, potential customers, and government
representatives.
- Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated
basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours
and travel as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is
required.Salary:$128,130 - $229,358
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Keywords: General Atomics, Aurora , Staff Autonomy Solutions Architect, Other , Boulder, Colorado
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