1 month ago
Lancaster, CA, USASenior
Base Salary
$120k - $120k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop machine learning algorithms and data-driven tools for predictive and autonomous capabilities in space propulsion systems.
- Support research in uncertainty quantification, algorithm development, data analysis, sensor fusion, and autonomous control.
- Develop and test software in simulation-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
- Conduct analysis for in-house research and flight demonstrations involving chemical and electric propulsion thrusters.
- Design feedback control systems using real-time telemetry, remote systems, optimal control, and uncertainty-aware methods.
- Integrate autonomy hardware, sensors, flight controllers, and multiple sensing modalities.
- Prepare written reports describing experimental methods, analysis, and results.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and technicians to rapidly design, prototype, and test technologies.
Requirements
- MS or equivalent experience in computer science, machine learning, aerospace engineering, mathematics, or data science.
- Expertise in controls algorithms, optimization algorithms, reinforcement learning, state estimation, deep learning, or unsupervised learning.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, C, or C++.
- Strong background in mathematics, statistics or probability, and dynamical, nonlinear or chaotic systems.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Experience with control systems, real-time telemetry, simulation- and hardware-in-the-loop testing, sensor fusion, and Kalman filtering.
- Experience developing real-world autonomy solutions under computational constraints, measurement errors, and modeling uncertainty.
- Experience working in or leading teams of scientists, engineers, and technicians.
- Must be a United States citizen and able to obtain a security clearance.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Strong written and verbal communication, organization, punctuality, self-motivation, and collaboration skills.
- Interest in developing space-related technologies.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching.
- Educational reimbursement.
- Parental leave.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Tax-saving options.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Full-time position at Edwards AFB, California, with a 9-80 schedule.
- Safety equipment such as safety shoes will be supplied if required.
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About Amentum
Amentum provides engineering, operations and maintenance, logistics, and mission support services to U.S. federal agencies and allied governments, including defense and energy programs. Its business centers on large, long-term government contracts spanning defense, space, nuclear cleanup, and infrastructure, with program management and technical services at the core. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, it was formed in 2020 from the spinoff of AECOM’s Management Services division.