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Metron

Autonomous Systems Software Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$180K - $213.30K/yr

... Engineer to design and develop algorithms, simulations, and visualization tools for autonomous robotics. The ideal candidate will be passionate about cutting-edge technologies for prototype systems.

Metron

Autonomous Systems Software Engineer

Newport, RI · On-site

$174K - $206.10K/yr

... Engineer to design and develop algorithms, simulations, and visualization tools for autonomous robotics. The ideal candidate will be passionate about cutting-edge technologies for prototype systems.

Liebherr

Autonomy Systems Engineer

Newport News, VA · On-site

The Autonomy Systems Engineer researches, develops, designs and validates mechanical, electrical ... autonomous mining haul trucks. Responsibilities Level 1: * Develops mechanical, electrical ...

General Robotics

Systems Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$155K - $205K/yr

We aspire to become the starting point for AI-powered autonomous systems across a diverse set of scenarios. Position Overview We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team in Redmond, WA. We ...

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How much do full time autonomous systems engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time autonomous systems engineer in the United States is $127,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Autonomous Systems Engineer vs Autonomous Vehicle Software Engineer?

AspectFull Time Autonomous Systems EngineerAutonomous Vehicle Software Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Robotics, Computer Science, or Electrical EngineeringBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, automotive companies, tech firms working on autonomous systemsAutomotive industry, tech companies developing vehicle software
Industry UsageDesigning and integrating autonomous systems across various platformsDeveloping software specifically for autonomous vehicle functions

While both roles focus on autonomous technology, the Full Time Autonomous Systems Engineer has a broader scope, working on entire systems and integration, whereas the Autonomous Vehicle Software Engineer concentrates on software development for vehicle-specific functionalities.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Autonomous Systems Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 12% Full Time, 59% Part Time, and 29% Contract. Highlights an 64% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 29% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,215 per year, or $61.2 per hour.
Technology Capabilities SME (Autonomy)

Technology Capabilities SME (Autonomy)

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

Alexandria, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Technology Capabilities SME (C2 / Autonomous Systems) supports short-notice tasks across multiple technical domains, contributing to prototype testing, experimentation, technology assessments, risk analysis, and operational planning. Personnel in this category must be capable of integrating into ongoing efforts with minimal ramp-up time and delivering high-quality technical products under accelerated timelines.
Professional Experience: Fifteen (15) years of hands-on technical engineering experience, with ten (10) years as an Autonomous Systems Engineer or in a closely related technical field.
Autonomous Systems Design: Ten (10) years' experience in end-to-end design and construct of complex autonomous systems.
Command & Control (C2): Ten (10) years' experience and extensive technical knowledge of C2 principles and experience integrating them into unmanned platforms.
Unmanned & Counter-Unmanned Systems: Ten (10) years' demonstrated expertise in both the development of unmanned systems (air, ground, or sea) and the domain of Counter-Uncrewed Systems (C-UXS).
First-Person View (FPV) Operations: Ten (10) years of expertise in the principles and application of FPV for controlling and operating unmanned systems.
Modeling & Simulation: Eight (8) years' experience with demonstrated proficiency in using modeling and simulation environments to advance and validate system designs and operational concepts.
Demonstrated in-depth understanding of systems command and control (C2) and experience analyzing and developing counter C2 systems.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Military or OSW experience.
Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science discipline relevant to the field of autonomous systems engineering
Security Requirements: TS/SCI (SAP eligible)

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