Robotics Autonomy Engineer
Booz Allen
Robotics Autonomy Engineer
Booz Allen
Builds AI and cyber systems for the US government
The Opportunity:
We are a robotics-focused engineering team at the intersection of autonomy, embedded systems, and the maritime domain. Our mission is to design, develop, and deploy advanced robotic platforms that operate in complex, contested, and unstructured ocean environments. We build perception, navigation, and control solutions for unmanned surface vessels (USVs), unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), and multi-agent maritime systems, enabling robust robotic capabilities that address real-world operational challenges at sea. Our work spans the full robotics stack—from hardware integration and sensor fusion to software architecture, field experimentation, and mission execution—with a rigorous focus on safety, reliability, and performance in dynamic maritime conditions.
The role will contribute to the design, development, and integration of robotic systems for maritime applications. The candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to build and validate software and hardware modules across the perception, navigation, and control stack—translating operational requirements into deployable robotic solutions. They will participate in the full development lifecycle, from architecture and prototyping through integration, field testing, and iterative refinement, collaborating closely with systems engineers, hardware leads, and mission stakeholders.
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3+ years of experience with robotics or systems engineering for equipment hardware, including circuits or sensors
Experience with Robot Operating Systems, including ROS or ROS 2, for sensor integration, communication, and system orchestration
Experience in C++ or Python for real-time robotics applications
Knowledge of autonomous systems concepts such as state estimation, localization, path planning, and feedback control
Knowledge ofperception techniques including sensor fusion, object detection, and environmental mapping, such as SLAM, LiDAR, camera, or sonar
Ability to develop and maintain software for embedded Linux systems, including version control, CI/CD, packaging, containerization, and documentation
Ability to communicate complex technical topics effectively to a variety of audiences in written and verbal formats
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE, Computer Engineering, or Robotics Engineering
Nice If You Have:
Experience developing architectures and algorithms for multi-agent, distributed collaborative autonomy
Experience with Docker image development, container deployment, and Git-based version control strategies
Experience with multi-agent coordination, swarm behaviors, collaborative autonomy frameworks, and simulation environments such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or marine-specific simulators, such as VRX, or UUV Simulator
Experience with maritime robotic platforms such as unmanned surface vessels (USVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), or unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs)
Knowledge of military strategy, operations, and tactics relevant to maritime autonomy
Knowledge of maritime-specific sensing modalities including sonar/acoustic, radar, GPS/INS, and DVL, such as Doppler Velocity Log
Ability to lead a technical team in strategy, project planning, and project execution
Ability to professionally interact with clients to understand their needs, recommend courses of action, and present or demonstrate results
Master’s degree in CS or Engineering preferred; Doctorate degree in CS or Engineering a plus
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation
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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
Builds AI and cyber systems for the US government
Booz Allen builds and runs technology for the U.S. government, mostly for the military and intelligence agencies, and its engineers work alongside consultants who know each agency's mission. In 1958, it helped the U.S. Navy create PERT, a project-scheduling method first used on the Polaris submarine missile program and later adopted across government and industry. Its teams design cyber defenses, AI and data tools, and battlefield communications, and it sells its own products, such as Vellox, a suite of AI tools that spot and fight off hackers. Agencies pay mainly through multi-year contracts that reimburse costs, bill hours, or set a fixed price. Booz Allen was founded in 1914 and is based in McLean, Virginia.
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