Full-Time
Lead Autonomy Engineer
Scientific Systems
51-200 employees
Software and services powering financial sector
Compensation Overview
$150k - $196k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Burlington, MA, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid work schedule; occasional travel may be required.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
Master's, PhD, Bachelor of Science (BS)
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- Bachelor of Science degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, or Data Science, or equivalent experience, with 7+ years of progressive autonomy technologies experience including team leadership in a related industry; alternatively, a Master's degree and 5+ years of related engineering experience, or a Ph.D. degree and 2+ years working in a related engineering role.
- Experience working in a team leadership role in a related industry.
- A proven track record of leading proposals and winning contracts.
- A proven track record of leading programs in the principal investigator role or similar experience.
- Experience building and integrating software for edge platforms.
- Experience with C/C++, Python, and project-specific required languages such as Java or Rust.
- Experience assisting with non-technical programmatic priorities, including staff planning, budget estimation and tracking, and customer-facing interactions.
- Background in robotics technologies related to motion planning, behavior modeling, or decision-making and their accompanying algorithms.
- Experience with simulation tools and environments such as AFSIM and NGTS for validation, verification, and training.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense security clearance.
- Lead a team to develop solutions addressing technical challenges derived from customer requirements.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in emerging mission autonomy technologies.
- Support or lead marketing and proposal efforts in mission autonomy.
- Support or lead managing and tasking the team to achieve program milestones.
- Take primary responsibility for prime and customer-facing interactions.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mission autonomy and related areas.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance research and development roadmaps.
- Work at a desk or computer for prolonged periods and meet occasional physical requirements, including pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 15 pounds.
- Travel occasionally when necessary.
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning standard libraries and tools.
- Experience working in Linux-based development environments.
- Experience working on classical autonomy and machine learning, including combining rule-based systems with learning-based methods such as reinforcement learning and generative methods to achieve resilient, adaptive behavior.
- Experience developing software modules combining planning, decision-making, and behavior execution in dynamic, adversarial environments.
- Experience implementing and testing behavior architectures such as multi-agent collaboration, target engagement, payload management, reconnaissance, and engagement in adversarial scenarios.
- Ability to analyze mission logs to diagnose failures and optimize models for iterative development.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills.
- Ability to identify and creatively solve complex problems.
SS&C Technologies provides software and services that power financial services and healthcare by supporting operations for investment firms, asset managers, insurers, and healthcare organizations, including fund administration, portfolio accounting, data processing, and workflow automation. It uses integrated platforms plus professional services to implement, customize, and support these systems, and has grown through many acquisitions to add capabilities like robotic process automation and data management. The company differentiates itself through its large scale, broad end-to-end offerings, and a ecosystem that covers multiple back-office functions. Its goal is to extend its services and weave in new technologies to help clients run complex operations more efficiently, compliantly, and at scale.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$6.2M
Headquarters
Woburn, Massachusetts
Founded
1976
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 27, 2026 hires deepen capture strength for aviation and tactical autonomy.
- Project Convergence Capstone 5 validated improved kill-chain capabilities in 2025.
- Maritime simulation cuts test setup from a day to minutes, speeding delivery.
What critics are saying
- DARPA's $999,879 Abel contract lasts one year, exposing dependence on tiny awards.
- Applied Intuition's Axion and Acuity now compete directly in defense autonomy software.
- Defense procurement cycles and failed demonstrations can kill revenue momentum within twelve months.
What makes Scientific Systems unique
- Dan Javorsek joined May 27, 2026, bringing DARPA and Air Force credibility.
- Applied Intuition case study shows Scientific Systems runs 20 maritime tests virtually.
- Its autonomy stack spans air, maritime, ground, and space missions.
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↓ -1%Scientific Systems has appointed Dr Dan "Animal" Javorsek as Chief Strategy Officer and added two senior hires to its growth organisation. The appointments strengthen the company's capacity to deliver multi-domain autonomous capabilities for defence applications. Dr Javorsek brings 24 years of US Air Force experience, including roles as a test pilot and DARPA programme manager, where he led artificial intelligence and machine learning research for Mosaic Warfare and Joint All-Domain Command and Control. He recently held senior leadership positions in the defence technology sector. The company also hired Louis Dube as Senior Director of Growth – Aviation and Nick Dille as Senior Director of Growth – Tactical. Founded in 1990, Scientific Systems develops collaborative mission autonomy solutions for maritime, ground, air and space operations.
Scientific Systems welcomes Dr. Dan "Animal" Javorsek to leadership team and expands growth organization with two strategic hires. May 27, 2026 Key additions strengthen Scientific Systems' ability to deliver advanced, mission-ready, multidomain autonomy for the warfighter Burlington, Mass., May 27, 2026 - Scientific Systems today announced the addition of three senior hires who will enhance the company's capacity to deliver advanced, multidomain autonomous capabilities in support of the warfighter. Leading this cohort is Dan "Animal" Javorsek, PhD, a recognized expert in autonomy for defense systems, who joins the company's leadership team as Chief Strategy Officer. He has previously held senior defense industry roles, following a distinguished career as an Air Force test pilot, senior leader, and DARPA program manager. Dr. Javorsek arrives at Scientific Systems following senior leadership roles in the defense technology sector, where he guided advanced autonomy, engineering, and innovation initiatives. His 24-year career with the U.S. Air Force culminated in his role as Commander of Detachment 6, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and as Director, F-35 United Operational Test Team (UOTT). Before assuming that command, Dr. Javorsek was a Program Manager in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Strategic Technology Office, leading research and development efforts in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to enable Mosaic Warfare and Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). His blend of operational insight and technical expertise will play a crucial role in guiding the company's strategy for scalable, resilient, and collaborative autonomous systems across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Dr. Javorsek also continues to serve on the Science, Technology, and Innovation Board, advising senior Department of War leaders on emerging technology, national security, and rapid innovation. Alongside Javorsek's appointment, Scientific Systems welcomes two additions to its Growth organization: Louis Dube and Nick Dille. Louis Dube, Senior Director of Growth - Aviation Mr. Dube possesses more than 17 years of experience in capturing DARPA programs and supporting U.S. Air Force test activities. Most recently, he worked in the defense industry leading the development of productionlevel autonomy technologies for Group 4 and 5 unmanned aerial vehicles. In his new role, Mr. Dube will deepen engagement with customers pursuing advanced aviation autonomy and human-machine teaming. Nick Dille, Senior Director of Growth - Tactical Mr. Dille brings extensive background in acquisition, contracting, and program management experience developed through his work in the defense industry, supported by 25 years in the U.S. Army. Mr. Dille will lead growth efforts for the small UAS portfolio, building partnerships and driving new opportunities in support of emerging autonomous system requirements. "These hires represent a major investment in both technical leadership and strategic growth," said Kunal Mehra, President of Scientific Systems. "Animal, Louis, and Nick strengthen our ability to deliver intelligent, operationally relevant autonomy solutions that directly support the warfighter. They also bring the experience and leadership needed to help scale the company as demand for our capabilities continues to increase." Scientific Systems continues to expand its workforce and technology investments to meet rising demand for advanced autonomy across multidomain operations. The addition of these three leaders marks another milestone in the company's commitment to delivering intelligent, collaborative, and combatcredible autonomous systems. About Scientific Systems Founded in 1990, Scientific Systems develops collaborative mission autonomy solutions that enable crewed and uncrewed systems to intelligently operate in dynamic realworld environments. Its advanced autonomy capabilities support maritime, ground, air, and space missions, helping lay the foundation for collaborative affordable mass across the defense ecosystem. To learn more, visit ssci.com.
How Scientific Systems uses simulation to break through testing bottlenecks. Scientific Systems is proud to partner with Applied Intuition to advance trusted autonomy across air and maritime domains. Together, Scientific Systems Company, Inc. is breaking through testing bottlenecks and accelerating trusted autonomy. Using the Axion platform, Scientific Systems has been able to move faster toward mission-ready autonomy, iterating quickly and delivering new features shaped by its mission needs.
Scientific Systems, known for its AI-driven autonomy stack, partnered with Tideman Marine and Sea Machines Robotics to integrate advanced autonomy behaviors into a combat-ready hull.