Autonomous Robotics Engineer (Research & Systems)

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking a Robotics Engineer to develop hardware and software for autonomous robotic systems, including sensing, planning, and execution. You will work on real-time collaborative robotics for mission-relevant applications and interface with perception, actuation, and communication subsystems.

The role emphasizes high-impact research in autonomous planning, coordination, perception, and control for mobile robot teams in dynamic environments, with

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited degree program with graduation by December 2026.
• Experience prototyping robotic algorithms and deploying software on real robots.
• Experience with C++, Python, ROS, Linux, and robotic simulation engines (Gazebo or SCRIMMAGE).
• Desirable: multi-robot teams, path planning and navigation, behavior-based robotics, optimal control and estimation, machine learning for robotic control.

Responsibilities

• Perform autonomous robotic algorithm development and validation with limited guidance.
• Analyze experimental robotic system logs to determine performance.
• Develop expertise in controls, software development, or behavior development.
• Contribute to white papers and proposals with supporting data.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS

Linux

Gazebo

SCRIMMAGE

Multi-robot

Path planning

Navigation

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's in Robotics/EE/CS

Master's in Robotics/EE/CS

PhD in Robotics/EE/CS

Tools

Gazebo

SCRIMMAGE

Job description

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking a Robotics Engineer to develop hardware and software for autonomous robotic systems, including sensing, planning, and execution. You will work on real-time collaborative robotics for mission-relevant applications and interface with perception, actuation, and communication subsystems.

The role emphasizes high-impact research in autonomous planning, coordination, perception, and control for mobile robot teams in dynamic environments, with