What are the responsibilities and job description for the Autonomous Systems Engineer position at Pinnacle Government Solutions?
Pinnacle Government Solutions is a minority-owned small business that provides Software and Cloud Engineering Solutions for our Department of Defense and Federal Civilian agencies. We bring SME-level expertise and over two decades of industry knowledge and experience. We believe in getting it right for our customers and our country.
We are looking for a motivated individual to lead the software development and productization of an autonomous fleet of armed UAVs, to include target acquisition, tracking and interception (ground and airborne), fleet management and control, and integration to third party platforms. This is a key role that will have critical impact shaping the trajectory of this project. This position will cover operations based between Waco and Austin, TX, and will expect commitment for on-site presence on an as-needed basis.
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years of hands-on experience with software development for autonomous systems in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or similar field.
- Self-starter, capable of performing tasks as an individual as well as working well in a team.
- Servant-leader mentality, extreme ownership, willing to participate in different and rapidly changing projects in a dynamic environment.
- ITAR REQUIREMENT: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Direct experience with drone swarms, autonomous UAS fleet management, and aerial dynamic target acquisition.
