Associate Autonomy Researcher

University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton seeks a staff member to work in a skilled technical team, responsible for writing and testing software, and developing signal processing algorithms. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, and U.S. Citizenship is required due to clearance needs. The role focuses on high-level programming, algorithm implementation, and requires familiarity with Linux systems.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Eligibility to obtain a United States SECRET clearance.
• Demonstrated work involving autonomy architecture.

Responsibilities

• Write and test software in high-level languages.
• Develop and test signal processing algorithms from concept to implementation.
• Collaborate with a diverse technical team.

Skills

Programming in high-level languages

Signal processing algorithms

Linux-based operating systems

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field

Master's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Apply now Job No: 502944
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: UAS & Embedded Systems - 250651
Pay Grade: R1 - Exempt
Advertised: August 20, 2025
Applications close: Open until filled

Position Summary:

Position Summary: This position will be responsible for working, as part of a diverse and skilled technical team, to write and test software in high level languages, and to develop and test signal processing algorithms from concept to implementation. Eligibility to obtain a United States SECRET clearance (or higher) is required for ongoing employment in this position

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field;
2. Familiarity with the language P
3. Demonstrated familiarity with optimization and applications to modeling and simulation
4. Demonstrated work involving autonomy architecture implementation and documentation
5. Demonstrated familiarity with Linux-based operating systems
6. Due to the nature of this position, U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

1. Master's Degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
2. Demonstrated, successful experience (academic or professional) programming in algorithm level languages such as Matlab/Simulink, Python, C# or similar
3. Demonstrated experience performing research and technical work supporting DoD customers, including but not limited to AFRL
4. Research involving parallel distributed autonomy applications
5. Experience with using Linux shell scripting (bash, dash, ksh, etc.)
6. Demonstrated, effective interpersonal skills

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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