Salary Range : $100,000 to $120,000 USD per year PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as a mid-level Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, MD.  You'll have an opportunity to work on world-class military programs that support the US Navy's Warfare technology as part of the Energetics Technology Division and Ordnance Component Technology Branch.  The applicant shall work on site with the Data-Driven and Intelligent Systems (DDIS) Engineering team with s ome off-site work from home available on a weekly basis. The applicant will design, develop, and deploy munitions focused AI/ML and Autonomy solutions using UAV technology. DDIS projects include embedded AI for Automated Target Recognition for lethality optimization. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: + B.S. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar preferred + 2+ years of UAV SW development or relevant experience + Experienced with Modern C++ and Python + Experienced with Autonomy algorithms and mathematical theories + Job experience with Navy or DoD is preferred SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS: + Strong programming skills (C++, Python) + Experience with UAV hardware, software and communication protocols + Experience with object-oriented programming and design, development, and testing + Experience with developing and implementing AI/ML algorithms to enable autonomous and real-time decision-making for UAV swarms + Familiar with UAV Swarm Design + Experience with analysis report writing and weekly report writing + Possess strong MS Office skills to include, but not limited to MS Word, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and Adobe Pro + Possess excellent verbal/written communications skills and attention to detail + Some minimal travel required OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation. Current successful background investigation completion is a plus.   Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) . Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers. Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, and long-term and short-term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and 5 weeks of paid leave per year for minimum seniority. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Qualified persons should apply at: https://advancedtechnologyandresearchcorporation.applytojob.com/apply     Powered by JazzHR