Autonomy Engineer/Autonomy Integration Lead

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Title: Autonomy Engineer/Autonomy Integration Lead Job Summary: Position Summary The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/WLK) is seeking a highly skilled Autonomy Engineer to support planning, development, integration, and evaluation of autonomous and semi-autonomous capabilities for the Future Tanker program. This role will be pivotal in shaping the next generation of aerial refueling capability by advancing decision‑support automation, human‑machine teaming, mission autonomy, and related enabling technologies. The selected candidate will work closely with government, industry, and FFRDC partners to define autonomy requirements, assess technology maturity, develop integration strategies, and support acquisition planning across the tanker portfolio. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and support autonomy-related analysis, requirements development, and systems engineering activities for the Future Tanker program. - Coordinate with cross-functional teams within AFLCMC/WLK, AFLCMC engineering directorates, user communities, and external autonomy experts. - Evaluate autonomy-enabling technologies such as machine perception, autonomous decision aids, advanced flight controls, colla...