Software Engineer Intern

Autonodyne is a Boston-based software company working to provide additive autonomy to unmanned vehicles in land, sea, and air domains. Our technology stack applies mainly to the defense sector, but we view most of our work as dual use for commercial applications. We are a rapidly growing organization with over 50 people employed today. Our company culture balances delivering software solutions that make a difference with the relaxed office environment where dogs are welcomed. 

Responsibilities: 

Expand the Autonomy Autonodyne autonomy agent capabilities for implementation at the edge. 

Integrate a ROTE (reasoning-at-the-edge) framework to improve performance of the company’s existing autonomy behaviors. 

Support flight test, as required 

Design control methodologies for large formations of autonomous, collaborative vehicles 

Implement the designs in code (C/C++, iOS, Unity, etc)  

Build on the Autonodyne common control station software using the Unity game engine 

Become a part of the software development scrum teams 

Run simulations, as necessary, to validate and enhance system/software performance 

Explore and implement methodologies to accomplish what amounts to a ‘Self-Healing Network’ that is robust to losses of links, communications, etc. 

Qualifications: 

You are studying for a BA, BS, or MS in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience. 

You’ve coded - you are comfortable in object-oriented languages like C, C#, C++, or Java; you have a grasp of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns. 

You collaborate - you can explain your work, you can ask great questions, you can listen to your peers and your customers, and you like to give and receive feedback. 

You’re driven – you have an unstoppable drive to win. 

You’re a professional - you understand that it’s not enough to write working code. It must also be well-designed, easy to test, and easy to add to over time. 

You’re learning - no matter how much you know, you are always seeking to learn more and to become a better engineer 

Education/ Certifications/Licenses:  

 BS (or higher) degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or degree in-process) or equivalent engineering discipline 

Experience: 

We are seeking one or more engineering interns (undergrad or grad students both considered) who have an interest in, and desire to work with unmanned systems in both an embedded environment and user interface control station.  

 Experience (or a very strong interest) in UAS/UAV/Unmanned systems, especially in the avionics domain is highly desired 

Travel: 

This position will likely involve no travel  

Other Criteria: 

Strongly prefer domicile near the Boston/Cambridge metro area but will consider non-local domicile 

Security clearance (active or previous) or the ability to be granted one desired 

In accordance with DFARS 52.223-99 and EO 14042, all Autonodyne employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date, unless the employee is legally entitled to an accommodation. 

Salary Range: $25-35 per hour 

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: 

Autonodyne provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, genetic information, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, family care status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or with respect to any other protected class. 

U.S. Citizenship required.