Autonomy Engineer

Overview: Gryphon Technologies is a premier engineering and technical services provider supporting National Security programs. Gryphon is the federal Government’s partner working in support of mission critical systems in every phase of their lifecycle. We are proud of our ability to help shape tomorrow, while ensuring today’s U.S. and coalition forces can carry out their critical missions and tasks.
Gryphon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Responsibilities: We provide Scientific, Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington, VA. For sixty years, DARPA has held to a singular and enduring mission: to make pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies for national security.
We have an ongoing need for an Autonomy Engineer to support the DARPA Tactical Technology Office (TTO) in Arlington, VA.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing a range of support in support of Autonomy research programs
• Managing technology and research programs involving basic and Autonomy research and its wide applications, including areas such as controls, health monitoring, perception and reasoning, machine learning, human-machine collaboration, autonomy, autonomous systems, semi-autonomous systems, and robust communications.
• Making significant contributions across a range of technical areas by identifying and monitoring ongoing Autonomy research developments, methodologies, advancements, and technologies for current and new program development
• Performing tasks in an integrated and collaborative manner across wide mission domains; including model-based approaches to autonomy, swarming, counter-swarm, multi-platform coordination, and multi-modal human-machine interaction optimized for human physiology in support of programs may include advanced autonomy for ground, maritime, air and space systems
• Providing in-depth expertise in the assessments of proposals to determine the technical merit of proposal objectives and methodologies
• Developing test plans for assessment of program performers' systems and, when required/appropriate, coordinate with program performers throughout the testing of programs to ensure ranges, testing, and systems meet the test plan requirements
• Providing information analysis expertise to identify, develop, and support methodologies for current and new program development
  10 – 15% travel may be required
  Work will be performed on-site

Qualifications:REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Active Secret clearance or higher
• Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in computer science, engineering, information, or mathematics related field with at least 5 years experience which is waived for an advanced degree.
• Strong background in robotics, electronic engineering, computer science, cognitive science, or mathematics
• Proven communication skills to include experience with technical writing and briefing preparations

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience interfacing with operational personnel and senior government officials to understand operational requirements and articulate program goals
• Experience with developing innovative technologies at a rapid pace in response to emerging threats
• Prior experience workimng in a governmnet science and technology organization

One must have good written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills. Ability to follow directions is a must. Applicants must be able to work well alone and as part of a team. U.S. Citizenship required.