Unmanned Ground Vehicles/Systems (UGV) Developer (RRD)

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Summary:

Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a Unmanned Ground Vehicles/Systems (UGV) Developer (RRD) to support the Robotics Requirements Division at Fort Benning, GA. The Unmanned Ground Vehicles/Systems (UGV) Developer (RRD) will perform key roles in the Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process with a robotic and autonomous system focus. RRD leads the assessment of robotic system capabilities to identify gaps and develop integrated Doctrine, Organization, Training, materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) requirements to resolve or mitigate those gaps. RRD is responsible for leading the determination of DOTMLPF-P maneuver robotic requirements, recommending priorities, documenting changes, and providing supporting analysis.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

•  Provide JCIDS research and writing support for legacy, current, new start and Army directed products and initiatives.
• Will support projects that can include, but are not limited to all ground robots considered Non Standard Equipment (NSE), Common Robotic System (Individual), Universal Robotic Controller (URC), Lightweight Reconnaissance Robot (LR2).
• Will support new start and directed initiatives. These new start and directed requirements may include but are not limited to Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET), SMET Modular Mission Payloads and Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV).

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, robotics, business management, project management, information systems, or computer science. To qualify based on experience, resume must demonstrate at least five (5) years of specialized requirements development experience which prepared the applicant to do the designated work.
• General working knowledge of various areas dealing with ground robotic platforms (autonomy, way point navigation, obstacle avoidance, subterranean obstacles, wireless and tethered communications, controllers, Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUMT), digital interfaces, combat vehicle lethality, power and energy).
• General working knowledge of various areas dealing with robotic platforms such as artificial intelligence, interoperability, network security, machine learning and collaboration.

Clearance:  The candidate must have a Secret Clearance.

Location:  Fort Benning, GA

Travel:  Some travel may be required.