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The MITRE Corporation Senior AI Researcher for Autonomous Vehicles in McLean, Virginia
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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):
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
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