Applied Robotics Postdoc: Autonomous Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,300 - 155,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Robotics and Autonomous Systems. This role focuses on bridging cutting-edge research with real-world applications. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. and demonstrate a strong record of research in robotics or autonomous systems, and have hands-on experience in developing robotic systems. A generous benefits package includes a competitive salary range from $85,300 to $155,500 annually, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a strong record of research in robotics or autonomous systems.
• Able to obtain an Interim Top Secret clearance.
• Experience developing real-world robotic platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to applied research in robotics and autonomy.
• Design, build, and integrate robotic platforms.
• Conduct field experiments and performance evaluations.

Skills

Research in robotics or autonomous systems

Hands-on experience building and testing robotic systems

Familiarity with embedded platforms

Programming in Python and C++

Education

Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Gazebo

NVIDIA Jetson

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Robotics and Autonomous Systems. This role focuses on bridging cutting-edge research with real-world applications. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. and demonstrate a strong record of research in robotics or autonomous systems, and have hands-on experience in developing robotic systems. A generous benefits package includes a competitive salary range from $85,300 to $155,500 annually, commensurate with experience.