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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 work with groundbreaking technology.
Roles & Responsibilities:
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Lead strategic initiatives that advance the development, acquisition, integration, and responsible deployment of autonomous systems across government mission areas
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Help department and division define and execute strategy around enabling high-consequence applications of autonomy, including necessary assurance, test and evaluation, and sociotechnical implications
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Provide technical leadership on cross-functional teams evaluating and improving the performance of autonomous systems
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Maintain knowledge of advances in autonomy and robotics capabilities to help sponsors implement strategies and act on emerging technologies
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Engage cross-government sponsors, industry partners, and internal leadership on the strategic, technical, operational, and policy considerations associated with autonomous systems and AI-enabled capabilities
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Create and execute strategies that translate emerging AI and autonomy technologies into operational capabilities aligning technical approaches with acquisition pathways, governance frameworks, standardization, test and evaluation, and mission needs
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Critically assess and review technologies and proposals to ensure mission alignment, technical feasibility, and operational capability
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, researchers, operators, and program managers to develop innovative solutions that address complex sponsor challenges
Basic Qualifications:
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Typically requires a minimum of 8 years experience in Autonomy and AI with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of autonomy-related education and work experience
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Demonstrated experience with autonomous systems, AI-enabled systems, or robotics across the capability lifecycle including research and development, strategy, policy, acquisition, systems engineering, test and evaluation, operations, program management, technology transition, or sustainment
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Experience with autonomous platforms operating in air, ground, maritime, or space domains
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Broad understanding of autonomous systems across multiple domains (Department of War, Services, Intelligence Community, DHS, transportation, industry, and academia)
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Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors and stakeholders, translate technical jargon for a range of audiences, and interpret and propose definitions in a repeatable and descriptive manner
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Ability to understand complex technical concepts and translate them into strategic recommendations for a range of audiences
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Demonstrated ability to shape and define work in collaboration with sponsors or stakeholders, even in the absence of fully defined requirements
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Demonstrated leadership skills, including leading teams, developing and managing schedules, communicating risks, and managing budgets
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Experience developing, proposing, and executing autonomy-focused research initiatives
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Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
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This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in related field such as Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc.
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Knowledge of advances of autonomy and AI evaluation capabilities in industry and academia
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Applied knowledge of government AI and autonomy policy, acquisition pathways, operational concepts, or test and evaluation practices
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Experience influencing organizational strategy or contributing to government policy development related to emerging technologies
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Experience developing technology roadmaps, evaluating emerging technologies, and conducting technology assessments
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Prior work collaborating across government, industry, and academia
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Active DOD Top Secret clearance
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
Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$174,000 - $217,500 - $261,000 Annual
Work Location Type:
Hybrid
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