Principal Engineer, Systems Architect - Clearance Eligible (Remote- DMV Area Preferred)

Are you ready to take the helm in shaping the future of tactical mission autonomy and transforming battle management, 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, autonomy, and command and control 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 and controlled by AI driven battle management systems.   

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.

• You will be part of a team of engineers developing collaborative autonomy behaviors for large teams of heterogenous autonomous vehicles, across different domains (e.g., surface, air), with different sensor suites (e.g., camera, radar) that work together to accomplish complex mission vignettes. Your team will continuously add capability and demonstrate the solution to customers in real-world scenarios on a variety of HW platforms. Your responsibility will primarily be designing and developing architecture for battle management command and control AI driven decision aids, but you will work with the team to make the entire system successful.  
• Oversee the design and development of advanced defense systems decision aids, specifically supporting next generation battle command and control systems.
• Transform critical customer insights into advanced battle management solutions, develop rapid prototypes, and work with multidisciplinary teams to launch new capabilities.
• Convert warfighter tactics, techniques, and procedures into operational workflows, bridging the gap between operational users and systems engineering teams.
• Design, test, and ultimately implement software within a component-based architecture, including occasionally integrating externally developed software capabilities into the system. 
• Contribute novel engineering ideas, algorithms and concepts for new and existing research and development projects.  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, domain experts, prior DoD warfighters, and program managers to build software solutions for military missions.  
• Collaborate with industry partners to create software solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Engage in new business opportunities, customer programs, and internal research by developing reference architectures and integrating advanced algorithms and software.
• Create reusable data models and collaborate across business units to optimize investments and develop modernization roadmaps for command-and-control systems.
•   Serve as the technical lead for capturing new business opportunities, including orchestrating customer demonstrations, refining requirements, and authoring technical proposals.
• Develop software solutions that enable smooth transitions from legacy systems to modern, cloud-based architectures aligned with strategic roadmaps.
• Effectively communicate solutions to a diverse team of engineers, program managers, executives, and sponsors.   

• Education Requirements:
• Master's or PhD in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent OR 5 years of relevant experience in principal systems architecture or principal systems engineering roles

• Technical Requirements:
• Comfortable in both Windows and Linux
• Experience with software languages like C#, C++, or Python
• Prior experience with software development, ability to handle and process large datasets, and learn new software and algorithms as needed with little supervision. 
• Passion for solving complex problems with little supervision in a fast-paced environment.  
• 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.  
• Prior extensive familiarity with complex joint air-to-air and air-to-surface engagements and experience with their datasets
• Prior extensive experience in joint BMC2 operations

• Additional Requirements:
• Strong leadership skills, comfortable leading a team to meet (sometimes vague) customer requirements.
• Fosters an environment of collaboration, excitement, passion, and technical excellence.
• Experience mentoring and growing the skill sets of other engineers.
• Passion for solving complex problems with little supervision in a fast-moving team.
• Strong experience balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, frequently changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Masterful analytical, communication, and documentation skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Contribute to company strategy and technical vision to capture emerging areas of growth.

• Travel Requirements
• Must be willing to travel as projects requires, usually for SW/HW integration and/or demonstrations. Estimated average travel is every 1-2 months for 2-5 days. (10-20%).  Travel-adverse candidates are encouraged to inquire about relocation assistance to HQ in Poway, CA. 

• Security Requirements
• (Mandatory) Must be a U.S. Citizen.  
• (Mandatory) Must be eligible for a U.S. TOP SECRET security clearance with special access program (SAP) eligibility.

• Education Requirements:
• PhD in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent OR 10 years of relevant experience in principle systems architecture or principal systems engineering roles

• Security Requirements
• Current U.S. TOP SECRET security clearance with special access program (SAP) access

EpiSci is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We value our differences and we’re excited to learn what you can add to our team.

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.