Marine Robotics Research Scientist (Autonomy & AUVs)

Virginia Tech; Suffolk (VA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Virginia Tech's Center for Marine Autonomy and Robotics (CMAR) is seeking a Research Scientist to design, develop, and deploy electrical and software systems for autonomous underwater vehicles and marine robots. The role involves embedded electronics, power and sensors, onboard computing, and robotics software integration.

You will work with faculty, researchers, and industry partners on design, laboratory testing, field deployment, and dissemination of results through publications and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience designing, developing, and testing robotic systems for marine or similarly challenging environments.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, MATLAB, Linux/Ubuntu and ROS/ROS2; strong version control (Git).
• Ability to work both independently and in multidisciplinary engineering and research teams.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and deploy electrical and software systems for autonomous underwater and marine robotic platforms.
• Work across embedded electronics, power/communications, sensors/actuators, onboard computing, and software integration.
• Document results, prepare reports and proposals, and disseminate findings via talks and publications.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, industry partners, and sponsors; support field deployment and demonstrations.

Connaissances

C++

Python

MATLAB

ROS/ROS2

Linux (Ubuntu)

Git

Embedded systems

Electrical subsystems

Formation

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Robotics / CS

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years post-bachelor experience

Outils

ROS

Ubuntu

Description du poste

Virginia Tech's Center for Marine Autonomy and Robotics (CMAR) is seeking a Research Scientist to design, develop, and deploy electrical and software systems for autonomous underwater vehicles and marine robots. The role involves embedded electronics, power and sensors, onboard computing, and robotics software integration.

You will work with faculty, researchers, and industry partners on design, laboratory testing, field deployment, and dissemination of results through publications and