Autonomous Systems Software Engineer
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About Metron Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years,
Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design and develop algorithms, simulations, and visualization tools for autonomous robotics. The ideal candidate will be passionate about cutting-edge technologies for prototype systems.
You will engage in the full software process—from concept to design and demonstration—leading dynamic project teams and integrating innovative ideas from various fields. We value flexibility in team roles, allowing you to contribute your strengths and develop new skills. Experience in writing maintainable and extensible code is essential.
At Metron, we prioritize innovation and insight. You’ll be part of a team tackling critical robotics challenges, with the opportunity to see your ideas control robots in demanding environments.
Requirements
~1 min read- Active Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering or related field
- At least 2 years of industry experience in advanced software development in a team environment
- Programming experience in C++
- Experience using one or more development tools
- Experience writing algorithmic code, including complexity analysis, performance optimization, and multithreading
- Ability to communicate design concepts and performance metrics clearly
- US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; Successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
- Advanced degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, applied math, or related field
- Experience using Robotic Operating System (ROS) or its equivalent
- Experience in Probability/Statistics, Linear Algebra, Multivariate Calculus
- Experience in advanced algorithm integration and/or data analytics applications
- Experience with additional programming languages
- Experience designing and implementing user interfaces
- Experience in software validation and testing
Position Location: Newport, Rhode Island
*The selected individual(s) will be required to work at a customer site in Newport, RI, to support in water testing.
What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
- First seen
- June 23, 2026
- Last seen
- June 23, 2026
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