Autonomy Research Engineer

Insight Global is seeking a Research Engineer in the Dayton, OH area for a contract to hire opportunity. This person will be a part of a team that is actively supporting multiple projects within an Air Force program when it comes to the autonomy of a vehicle. This person will be a mix of hands on development when needed but will also be assisting the team lead on some higher level strategy plans, joining meetings with leadership and will have the responsibility to take back ideas and explain to the teams the plan moving forward. This person will need to feel comfortable wearing multiple hats when it comes to the division and will need to be flexible on what is needed that week. One week might be for software development focused- helping create new features, elevating current code etc. Another week might be more meeting based, team collaboration, strategy sessions etc.

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Experience within the Autonomy or Controls field
NOTE: It could be related research, such as automobile control algorithms
Advanced degree in Aerospace, Computer, Avionics, Controls, Electrical, etc. (Masters or Doctorate)
Software development experience within C++ or Python
Ability to obtain a US Clearance

- Security Clearance

- Experience with aviation systems

- UAV experience- huge plus

- Experience with Human-autonomy interactions in UAV systems

- Experience planning and executing flight tests

- Experience involving verification and validation techniques such as "Formal Methods"

- Experience in strategy, game planning, suggesting ideas, plans, working with leadership etc

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.