[Hiring] Principal AI Autonomy Systems Integrator @General Dynamics Information Technology

Role Description

PRINCIPAL AI AUTONOMY SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR (UAS / SWARMING / C2 / EDGE AI)

• Hands‑On Engineering • Autonomous System Integration • Mission‑Thread Enablement
• Integrate autonomy software with real assets, validate behaviors in simulation and field environments, and ensure that autonomous agents act over trusted data, in real time, under real mission pressures.

Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS or equivalent
• Experience: 10+ years in unmanned systems, autonomy engineering, robotics integration, or embedded AI/ML deployment.
• Direct experience integrating autonomy into UAS, drones, swarms, robotic vehicles, or similar platforms.
• Strong proficiency in C++, Python, and real‑time/embedded software patterns.

Requirements

• Core Background:
• Autonomy functions: motion planning, cooperative behaviors, obstacle avoidance, distributed coordination, sensor fusion, and real‑time decision-making.
• Robotics frameworks: ROS/ROS2, PX4/ArduPilot, MAVLink, simulation tools (Gazebo, AirSim, custom environments).
• AI/ML frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, JAX.
• Edge compute: NVIDIA Jetson, VPUs, ruggedized x86 nodes, tactical accelerators.
• Containerization and DevSecOps: Docker, Kubernetes (K3s/RKE2), GitLab CI, ArgoCD.
• Interoperability standards: open architectures, modular interfaces, secure API design.
• Domain Understanding:
• Experience supporting C2 integration, tactical networks, and degraded-communication workflows.
• Understanding of multi‑domain mission threads such as ISR, counter‑UAS, logistics autonomy, multi-agent coordination, and decision-support.
• Experience designing resilient behavior under environmental, adversarial, and operational stressors.
• Security Requirements:
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Top Secret/SCI Required to start.

Benefits

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.