PhD Robotics Researcher: AI, Control & Perception

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks researchers and engineers to advance intelligent robotic systems, from concept to prototype and field-ready solutions in national security, space, and health applications.

You will define novel robotic concepts, develop control algorithms and AI techniques, design and fabricate hardware, lead research teams, publish results to the scientific community, and collaborate with external sponsors to translate ideas into impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field.
• Experience in robotics or AI applications of robotics, CS, mechanical/electrical engineering, or mathematics.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience developing, simulating, and demonstrating robotics control algorithms.
• Experience developing AI/ML software that interfaces with hardware (sensors, robotics platforms).
• Experience designing, fabricating and integrating robotics hardware.
• Proficiency in ROS2, Python and C++.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop novel robotic concepts, systems, and algorithmic solutions.
• Develop and implement control algorithms and AI techniques for robotics.
• Design and fabricate robotic systems; lead research teams.
• Publish research results to the scientific community and sponsors.

Skills

Robotics

ROS2

Python

C++

AI

Education

PhD in Robotics/CS/Engineering/Math

Tools

ROS2

Python

C++

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks researchers and engineers to advance intelligent robotic systems, from concept to prototype and field-ready solutions in national security, space, and health applications.

You will define novel robotic concepts, develop control algorithms and AI techniques, design and fabricate hardware, lead research teams, publish results to the scientific community, and collaborate with external sponsors to translate ideas into impact.