Autonomy Test and Integration Engineer – Journeyman

Job overview

The Autonomy Test and Integration Engineer – Journeyman role is onsite in Patuxent River, MD, with an estimated annual salary of $100,000–$115,000. AM Pierce & Associates provides engineering, research, cyber, C5ISR, and program and acquisition management services to government and industry clients. The engineer develops vendor-independent test infrastructure to integrate, exercise, and evaluate third-party autonomy software. The work helps assess autonomous behavior and mission performance through test strategies, simulation, integration, instrumentation, automation, and analysis.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain autonomy test frameworks
• analyze vendor architectures and interfaces
• build adapters, test harnesses, simulation interfaces, instrumentation, automation, and analysis tools
• create repeatable test scenarios
• analyze autonomy decisions and outcomes
• integrate software with vehicle models and mission systems
• support simulation and formal test events
• document procedures and findings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

autonomy test engineer

integration engineer

journeyman

patuxent river md

am pierce & associates

onsite

c++

python

linux

git

simulation

test automation

dod secret clearance

$100k–$115k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
• traditional and Roth 401(k)
• paid time off and holidays
• professional development
• employee assistance program
• and additional voluntary benefits.

Why this role

Requires an active DoD Secret clearance, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and 3–8 years of relevant experience or equivalent demonstrated capability. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, holidays, and professional development.

About the employer

AM Pierce and Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.