Principal Engineer, Systems Architect

Summary

Join EpiSci, a leading innovator in tactical mission autonomy technologies, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of defense and aerospace. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI-driven battle management systems for next-generation aircraft and autonomous vehicles. Your responsibilities will include designing and developing advanced defense systems, transforming customer insights into innovative solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. We seek individuals with a strong background in systems engineering, computer science, or a related field, along with experience in software development and large dataset handling. While specific qualifications are listed, we encourage applications from individuals whose experience doesn't perfectly align with every requirement. EpiSci offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent OR 5 years of relevant experience in principal systems architecture or principal systems engineering roles
• Be comfortable in both Windows and Linux
• Have experience with software languages like C#, C++, or Python
• Have prior experience with software development, ability to handle and process large datasets, and learn new software and algorithms as needed with little supervision
• Have a passion for solving complex problems with little supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Be able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, frequently changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Have excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple teams
• Have prior extensive familiarity with complex joint air-to-air and air-to-surface engagements and experience with their datasets
• Have prior extensive experience in joint BMC2 operations
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be eligible for a U.S. TOP SECRET security clearance with special access program (SAP) eligibility

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team developing collaborative autonomy behaviors for large teams of heterogenous autonomous vehicles across different domains (e.g., surface, air), with different sensor suites (e.g., camera, radar) that work together to accomplish complex mission vignettes
• Continuously add capability and demonstrate the solution to customers in real-world scenarios on a variety of HW platforms
• Design and develop architecture for battle management command and control AI driven decision aids
• Oversee the design and development of advanced defense systems decision aids, specifically supporting next generation battle command and control systems
• Transform critical customer insights into advanced battle management solutions, develop rapid prototypes, and work with multidisciplinary teams to launch new capabilities
• Convert warfighter tactics, techniques, and procedures into operational workflows, bridging the gap between operational users and systems engineering teams
• Design, test, and ultimately implement software within a component-based architecture, including occasionally integrating externally developed software capabilities into the system
• Contribute novel engineering ideas, algorithms and concepts for new and existing research and development projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, domain experts, prior DoD warfighters, and program managers to build software solutions for military missions
• Collaborate with industry partners to create software solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements
• Engage in new business opportunities, customer programs, and internal research by developing reference architectures and integrating advanced algorithms and software
• Create reusable data models and collaborate across business units to optimize investments and develop modernization roadmaps for command-and-control systems
• Serve as the technical lead for capturing new business opportunities, including orchestrating customer demonstrations, refining requirements, and authoring technical proposals
• Develop software solutions that enable smooth transitions from legacy systems to modern, cloud-based architectures aligned with strategic roadmaps
• Effectively communicate solutions to a diverse team of engineers, program managers, executives, and sponsors

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent OR 10 years of relevant experience in principle systems architecture or principal systems engineering roles
• Have a current U.S. TOP SECRET security clearance with special access program (SAP) access
• Have strong leadership skills, comfortable leading a team to meet (sometimes vague) customer requirements
• Foster an environment of collaboration, excitement, passion, and technical excellence
• Have experience mentoring and growing the skill sets of other engineers
• Have a passion for solving complex problems with little supervision in a fast-moving team
• Have strong experience balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, frequently changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Have masterful analytical, communication, and documentation skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple teams
• Contribute to company strategy and technical vision to capture emerging areas of growth

Benefits

• $190,000 - $230,000 a year
• Equity
• Sign-on payments
• Other forms of compensation
• Full range of medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Other benefits