Are you ready to take the helm in shaping the future of tactical mission autonomy, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with trailblazers who are turning cutting-edge dreams into tangible reality? As a vital member of the growing EpiSci team, your influence will be immediate and transformative as we propel towards a future where security and autonomy unite in unprecedented ways.

EpiSci isn't just another company; we're a rapidly ascending force of innovation, forging ahead with next-gen tactical mission autonomy technologies that span defense, aerospace, and commercial domains. At our core, we wield the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, autonomy algorithms, wireless communications, and digital signal processing to surmount the most formidable national security challenges. Our Tactical AI prowess is nothing short of extraordinary, offering robustness, dependability, and a rapid adaptability that thrives on the frontlines of emerging missions and obstacles. Picture developing AI aviators for cutting-edge aircraft like the F-22 and F-16, revolutionizing wireless tactical communication systems, and fueling the skies with swarms of autonomous UAVs supercharged by sensor fusion.

We understand and cherish the richness that diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the table. At EpiSci, we wholeheartedly invite every exceptional individual, regardless of their journey, to join our ranks and become a driving force behind the secure and autonomous world of tomorrow. Your future at EpiSci awaits—ignite your potential and let's redefine what's possible, together.

Don't meet every single requirement? At EpiSci, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you're excited about this role but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at EpiSci.

Core Responsibilities

Provide modelling support using software such as CIFER and STITCH with MathWorks products
Provide simulation support integrating models and tuning simulations for use in autonomy applications
Flight test support, data reduction and verification
Design control system software that allows EpiSci’s autonomy software to interface with a wide range of vehicles, both crewed and uncrewed
Integrate software that operates on real autonomous aircraft systems including F16 fighter jets, group 1-5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as well as simulated models and more to accomplish tactical military missions
Collaborate with autonomy engineers to integrate production C++ software
Integrate embedded compute with UAS autopilot(s) such as Pixhawk (ArduPilot and/or PX4)
Support live flight test of autonomy software on F16s, group 1-5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
Collaborate with 3rd party UAS vehicle vendors on the integration of EpiSci autonomy software onto OEM UAS hardware.
Collaborate with domain experts and prior DoD warfighters (ex. DoD fighter pilots) to build software autonomy solutions for military missions

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical with an emphasis in control systems
3+ years of hands-on experience integrating software into aircraft systems
Technical Requirements:
Experience using MATLAB and Simulink
Experience with CIFER and STITCH
General experience in C/C++, Python, Bash
Additional Requirements:
Passion for solving complex problems with little supervision in a fast-moving team.
Desire to learn new concepts/methods and collaborate with a team that has a diversity of skills.
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, frequently changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment.
Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
Travel Requirements
Must be willing to travel as projects requires. Estimated average travel is once every other month for between 2 days up to 1 week. (~20%)
Location Requirements
Remote
Security Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be eligible for a U.S. SECRET security clearance with Special Access Program Eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

Education Requirements:
PhD in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with an emphasis on dynamics and control
5+ years of hands-on experience integrating software into aircraft systems
Technical Requirements:
Experience with Adaptive Controls
Experience with Control Allocation
Experience with state space methods and transfer function methods.
Knowledge of frequency and time domain control methods.
Knowledge of aircraft flight mechanics
Experience with stability analysis and robustness analysis
Comfortable with linear algebra and its application to control systems
2+ years of hands-on experience integrating software into robotic systems.
Experience integrating autonomy/robotics products onto embedded compute modules such as: NVIDIA Jetson, Modal AI VOXL, Raspberry Pi
Experience integrating autonomy/robotics products with Pixhawk autopilots
Familiarity with software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) development and testing.
Experience with ground and flight testing of aerospace vehicles.
Experience working projects related to national security for one or more government agencies.
Interdisciplinary background, with evidence of continual learning.
Security Requirements
An active U.S. SECRET security clearance with Special Access Program Eligibility.

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