What You'll DoDesign and develop autonomous systems - undersea and ground-based vehicles, and other autonomously-operating platforms - from concept through fielded prototypeArchitect sensor suites (navigation, perception, environmental) and integrate them with mechanical and electrical systemsDevelop the onboard autonomy stack - state estimation, planning, control, and decision-making - in collaboration with our controls/software engineersBuild and test prototypes, including field, at-sea, or outdoor testing as programs requireWrite technical proposals to both government and private customers to define and win the work that funds your research vectorPropose and lead internal IRAD efforts to mature new capabilities ahead of customer needInterface directly with government and commercial customers to understand requirements and demonstrate capabilitySupport existing mechanical design, thermal, and other funded programs as needed, particularly while your own portfolio ramps upHelp train and mentor junior engineersWhat We're Looking ForRequired:M.S. or Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum of a 3.3 GPA for all completed degreesDemonstrated, hands-on experience designing, building, or testing robotic or autonomous systemsExperience with sensor selection, integration, or sensor-driven system designU.S.