Maritime Autonomy Engineer

Experience developing architectures and algorithms for multi-agent, distributed collaborative autonomy

Experience with Git-based version control, branch or tag strategies, Docker image development, and container deployment

Experience with multi-agent coordination, swarm behaviors, or collaborative autonomy frameworks

Experience with simulation environments such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or marine-specific simulators such as VRX or UUV Simulator

Experience with mission planning frameworks, behavior trees, or finite state machines for autonomous task execution

Experience with maritime robotic platforms including unmanned surface vessels (USVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), or unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs)

Knowledge of military strategy, operations, and tactics and maritime-specific sensing modalities such as acoustic sonar, radar, GPS, INS, and Doppler Velocity Log (DVL)

Ability to develop strategy for internal research and development efforts to support reaching specific business goals

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

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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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.

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.