Aurora Flight Sciences

The Autonomy Software Group houses Aurora’s expertise in designing and delivering software for autonomous systems, from small-UAS, full-scale aircraft prototypes, and production autonomous vehicles.. Ability to develop and deploy image-processing, embedded systems, ROS, OMS, or FACE open-systems architectures.. Aurora Company Overview Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles.. Equal Opportunity Employer Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.. Aurora Total Rewards At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.

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Position Overview At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Autonomy Software Group Lead to help us advance the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Responsibilities <ul><li> The Autonomy Software Group houses Aurora’s expertise in designing and delivering software for autonomous systems, from small-UAS, full-scale aircraft prototypes, and production autonomous vehicles.</li><li> Efforts include fundamental research programs, prototype programs to demonstrate new autonomy concepts in real flight, and efforts to mature product roadmaps to Boeing-scale.</li><li> The ideal candidate can contribute broadly to the complete autonomy development process with research, prototype, and product focuses.</li><li> Lead Technically by Example: Excel at conceptualizing and making autonomous systems with excellent humans and autonomy.</li><li> Lead Others: Build a great team of humans and autonomy engineers and researchers</li><li> Lead Aurora’s Technical Vision: Provide oversight and guidance to all autonomy programs and proposal efforts. </li></ul>Minimum Requirements <ul><li> Must be a US Person (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder).</li><li> M.S. in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical/computer science engineering with an aerospace controls emphasis, or equivalent.</li><li> Five+ years of experience designing and deploying autonomy systems.</li><li> Demonstrated success in a highly collaborative environment with excellent English written and oral communications skills. The best measure of an effective manager is a high--performing team that consistently demonstrates esprit de corps.</li><li> Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to positively motivate others are essential attributes.</li><li> Ability to apply trajectory, route, and mission planning algorithms. Focused expertise in at least one of these areas.</li><li> Ability to lead software development teams that balance cutting-edge innovation with the rigors of full-scale system deployment in aerospace environments.</li><li> Ability to oversee setup, utilization, and maintenance of simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments to develop, validate, and implement algorithms and software for real-time flight systems.</li><li> Knowledge of state of the art in AI/ML, optimization and model-based design. </li></ul>Preferred Requirements <ul><li> Ability to formulate and communicate a complete technology roadmap to maximize impact of autonomy technology on the aerospace industry over the next decade.</li><li> Ability to formulate certification plan for new autonomy technology.</li><li> Ability to apply AI/ML onto real hardware systems.</li><li> Ability to develop and deploy image-processing, embedded systems, ROS, OMS, or FACE open-systems architectures.</li><li> Ability to develop and execute hardware test plan.</li><li> Knowledge of commercial and military and UAV operations.</li><li> DoD Clearance </li></ul>Physical Requirements <ul><li> Not a remote position, must be able to commute on-site weekly. </li></ul>Salary Range (Annualized USD) <ul><li>Minimum Range: $115,000.00 to $205,000.00</li><li>Maximum Range: $132,000.00 to $235,000.00 </li></ul>Aurora Company Overview Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems. Equal Opportunity Employer Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Aurora Total Rewards At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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