Company Overview:

Robotic Research has provided vehicle autonomy solutions for over 20 years and is a global leader in self-driving technology. Our AutoDrive® autonomy kit is designed to tackle the industry’s greatest challenges from GPS-denied environments to mixed-traffic and unpaved roads. The commercial division, RR.AI, works with trusted OEM partners to deliver these autonomous solutions across the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Saudi Arabia. The defense division of Robotic Research designs and implements solutions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics, enhance situational awareness, and save lives by extending the warfighter’s reach through transformable robots, automated vehicles, and GPS-denied localization devices.

We offer a fast-paced environment where innovation comes first, and a breadth and depth of skills, knowledge, and interests are highly valued. We are leading this dynamic revolution in technology with team members throughout the U.S including our main offices in Clarksburg, MD and San Antonio, TX.

Citizenship Requirements: Due to the type of information accessible in this position, all applicants must be U.S citizens or nationals, lawful permanent or temporary U.S. residents, or lawful asylees or refugees. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered for this position. 

Position Responsibilities: 

The Model-Based Systems Engineer will be responsible for…

• Designing, developing, and supporting model-based systems to support a variety of autonomous systems
• Developing and improving Systems Engineering processes for the company that are appropriate for all levels of system development - from small R&D projects to large systems.
• Effectively communicating with all levels of the organization to determine process needs and to support other engineers as a model-based systems SME. 
• Partnering with other Systems Engineers to design full life-cycle systems engineering processes that include documentation, workflow automation, efficiency measurement, bi-directional traceability 
• Acting as a subject matter expert for all aspects of model-based systems to develop robust and accurate requirements for autonomous systems

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to develop safety-critical requirements and implement new engineering processes
• Strong team-building and change-management skills
• Strong communication and a willingness to teach other engineers model-based systems

Education & Experience: 

• B.S. degree in Engineering (Systems, Mechanical, Electrical), Computer Science, or an engineering-related field
• Experience using model-based systems in highly regulated industries (such as automotive, aerospace, or defense)
• Experience deploying requirements management tools across a large organization using MagicDraw or other similar software
• Knowledge and understanding of UML/SysML modeling tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody, or equivalents

Preferred Qualifications: 

• M.S. degree in Systems Engineering or related field
• Experience applying model-based analysis and simulation using tools such as MATLAB.
• Experience with autonomous robotic systems
• Experience integrating Hazard & Risk Analysis, fault trees, Failure Mode & Effect Analysis, and other tools
• Embedded software development experience in an MBSE-centric framework, including use of autocode tools like Matlab-Simulink, Rhapsody in C, or similar 
• Understanding of ISO 21448, ISO26262, DO-178B/C, or ARP4761 safety-critical system standards
• Ability to write and understand C and/or Python 

Office Location: Clarksburg, MD

Travel Requirements: Travel may be required (up to 10%)

Benefits: 

Robotic Research is excited to offer the following benefits:

• Company holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental & vision plans
• 401k contribution plan with up to 4% match 
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Relocation reimbursement for qualifying situations
• Dog Friendly Office!
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discretional annual bonus and profit sharing
• Employee assistance program

All benefits are subject to change. Please discuss with a member of the Robotic Research HR team for details.

Employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a thorough background screening and drug test.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Statement: At Robotic Research, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain curious & highly qualified individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, cultures, skills & perspectives. Robotic Research is committed to building a diverse team and is proud to be and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.