Senior Software Autonomy Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Senior Software Autonomy Engineer (Robotics): Designing and developing autonomous behaviors for multi-domain heterogeneous teams of autonomous vehicles with an accent on task and motion planning, GNC algorithms, and hybrid AI-deterministic approaches. Focus on building embedded software for defense systems, optimizing resource allocation for large-scale robotics teams, and ensuring performance through rigorous testing.

Location: Must be based in Cambridge, MA

Salary: $82,300–$220,000

Company

hirify.global is an independent, nonprofit research and development company tackling national challenges in defense, space, and biomedical engineering.

What you will do

• Design and develop autonomous behaviors for aerial, ground, underwater, and space vehicles.
• Evaluate requirements and propose innovative design solutions for complex autonomous systems.
• Develop embedded software using modern algorithms and proven robotics techniques.
• Analyze system performance and execute software tests to ensure requirement compliance.
• Communicate design deliverables and technical procedures to customers and stakeholders.
• Manage project priorities, scope, schedule, and costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master's or PhD preferred).
• 5-10 years of software engineering or related experience.
• Strong programming proficiency in C/C++, Python, MATLAB, and Simulink.
• Knowledge of Autonomy, GNC algorithms, and real-time software development.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (Secret preferred).

Culture & Benefits

• Support for work-life balance through workplace flexibility.
• Access to employee clubs, health and finance workshops, and social events.
• Discounts to local museums and cultural activities.
• Collaborative environment focused on cross-disciplinary innovation.