Human Machine Interface Engineer

About EpiSci

EpiSci is redefining tactical mission autonomy. These technologies span across defense 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 offers robustness, dependability, and a rapid adaptability that thrives on the frontlines of emerging missions and obstacles. Our AI increases human capability in aircraft like the F-22 and F-16; it’s revolutionizing wireless tactical communication systems and filling the skies with swarms of autonomous UAVs supercharged by sensor fusion.

At EpiSci, you will:

• Write full-stack web applications that implement state-of-the-art web development technology to command-and-control real autonomous aircraft systems for group 1-5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
• Use map libraries to display mission elements, platforms, and control interfaces that provide operators with real-time visibility into trusted autonomy software. Build and deploy docker images to verify and validate human machine interface (HMI) and command and control (C2) capabilities during real-time simulation
• Collaborate with autonomy engineers to implement production level software that will be used to control autonomous UAS
• Collaborate with government customers or 3rd party UAS vehicle vendors to integrate EpiSci autonomy software stacks onto OEM UAS hardware or command and control stations
• Collaborate with domain experts and DoD warfighters (ex. Special Operations Forces, Fighter Pilots, etc.) to connect human and machine teams
• Support live flight test of autonomy software on F16s, group 1-5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/related engineering field
• 4+ years of hands-on experience developing full-stack web GUIs for command and control of robotic systems
• Experience building human machine interfaces for robotic systems
• ​Experience working on frontend applications with data-intensive or map-based systems
• ​Experience building frontend technologies from scratch using React/Redux, React Native or similar JavaScript frameworks
• Familiarity with hooking front end applications into backend stacks like node.js, python, exjs or similar frameworks
• Experience/interest in hooking front end applications into back-end stacks
• Experience with developing with Docker containers and images
• Experience using git, Visual Studio Code, GitLab and artifact registries such as Artifactory

Travel Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel as projects requires, usually for demonstrations or deployments; estimated average travel is 2-5 days every other month (~10-20%)
• Interested candidates should also inquire about relocation assistance to EpiSci facilities near Destin, FL

Security Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) 

Nice to have:

• Master’s degree in computer science/related engineering field
• 6+ years of hands-on experience developing full-stack web GUIs for command and control of robotic systems
• Experience working projects related to national security for one or more government agencies, especially work involving aviation
• Experience with Frontend Technologies:​Typescript, Vue, Android Java​, and Army Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK)
• Familiarity with modern C++ development (2020, 2017)
• Familiarity with GIS (visualization) tool and libraries​

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $110,000 to $160,000 USD annually.