Autonomy Engineer for Uncrewed Robotic Systems

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD is seeking a Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineer to design, build, and test robotic systems for uncrewed platforms. You will develop hardware, embedded software, sensing, and autonomy to give operators an asymmetric advantage.

You will design, implement, and validate perception, navigation, mission execution, and coordination across multiple platforms, and you will document designs and test results for sponsors and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years building uncrewed, robotic, or autonomous systems with hardware/software integration.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++ for robotic systems, with robotics control architectures, middleware, and comms interfaces.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of complex electromechanical and software systems, including lab/field tests.
• Ability to own technical tasks, collaborate across disciplines, deliver prototypes or tested capabilities.
• Eligibility for Interim Top Secret clearance and eventual Top Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship).
• Master’s degree and 5+ years design/integration/testing of uncrewed systems, especially UAV/UGV.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate hardware, electronics, firmware, and software for uncrewed, robotic, and autonomous platforms.
• Plan and execute laboratory and field tests to validate performance and refine designs.
• Develop autonomy capabilities including perception, navigation, and mission execution.
• Document designs, integration procedures, and test results, and communicate findings to teammates and sponsors.
• Identify new robotics technologies and work with multidisciplinary teams to address evolving challenges.

Skills

Python

C++

Middleware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics/EE/CE/ME

Master's degree in Robotics/EE/CE/ME

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD is seeking a Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineer to design, build, and test robotic systems for uncrewed platforms. You will develop hardware, embedded software, sensing, and autonomy to give operators an asymmetric advantage.

You will design, implement, and validate perception, navigation, mission execution, and coordination across multiple platforms, and you will document designs and test results for sponsors and