Are you ready to take the helm in shaping the future of tactical mission autonomy, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with trailblazers who are turning cutting-edge dreams into tangible reality? As a vital member of the growing EpiSci team, your influence will be immediate and transformative as we propel towards a future where security and autonomy unite in unprecedented ways.
EpiSci isn't just another company; we're a rapidly ascending force of innovation, forging ahead with next-gen tactical mission autonomy technologies that span defense, aerospace, and commercial domains. At our core, we wield the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, autonomy algorithms, wireless communications, and digital signal processing to surmount the most formidable national security challenges. Our Tactical AI prowess is nothing short of extraordinary, offering robustness, dependability, and a rapid adaptability that thrives on the frontlines of emerging missions and obstacles. Picture developing AI aviators for cutting-edge aircraft like the F-22 and F-16, revolutionizing wireless tactical communication systems, and fueling the skies with swarms of autonomous UAVs supercharged by sensor fusion.
We understand and cherish the richness that diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the table. At EpiSci, we wholeheartedly invite every exceptional individual, regardless of their journey, to join our ranks and become a driving force behind the secure and autonomous world of tomorrow. Your future at EpiSci awaits—ignite your potential and let's redefine what's possible, together.
Don't meet every single requirement? At EpiSci, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you're excited about this role but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at EpiSci.
Core Responsibilities Design and implement decision aids that provide operators with real-time situational awareness and control.Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration of user interfaces with back-end autonomy tools.Create scalable and efficient back-end services to reorchestrate autonomy tools dynamically, ensuring tools appear on-demand based on operator input and system needs.Work closely with robotics and autonomy teams to translate autonomy algorithms into user-friendly tools.Perform system-level testing and debugging to ensure high reliability and performance of mission planning systems.Optimize software architecture for robustness, scalability, and real-time performance in complex autonomous systems.Contribute to the documentation of system architectures, workflows, and integration processes.Minimum QualificationsEducation Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in computer science/related engineering field.2+ years of hands-on experience developing multi-agent teaming software for autonomous robotic systems.
Technical Requirements:Experience with C++/Python Autonomy algorithmsExperience in one or more of the following: State Machines, Behavior Trees, Resource Allocation, Task Planning, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning.Experience developing decision making AI for autonomous unmanned systems.Experience with Python.Strong procedural and object-oriented programming experience that employs clean code principles and good OOP design patterns/principles. Experience developing in Docker and containerized development environments, and using Linux-based operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu).Experience using git, Visual Studio Code, GitLab.
Additional Requirements:Passion for solving complex problems with little supervision in a fast-moving team.Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, frequently changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment.Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
Travel RequirementsMust be willing to travel as projects requires. Estimated average travel is once every other month for between 2 days up to 1 week. (~20%)
Location RequirementsRemote
Security RequirementsMust be a U.S. Citizen.Must be eligible for a U.S. SECRET security clearance with Special Access Program Eligibility.Preferred QualificationsEducation Requirements:Master’s degree in computer science/related engineering field.8+ years of experience developing multi-agent teaming software for Autonomous Robotic Systems and Joint Mission Planning Software
Technical Requirements:Experience with modern C++.Familiarity with software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) development and testing.Experience working projects related to national security for one or more government agencies.Interdisciplinary background, with evidence of continual learning.
Security RequirementsAn active U.S. SECRET security clearance with Special Access Program Eligibility.EpiSci is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We value our differences and we’re excited to learn what you can add to our team.
Don't meet every single requirement? At EpiSci, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you're excited about this role but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at EpiSci.
