Research Scientist: Measurement for AI in Autonomous Vehicles

Johns Hopkins University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is hiring a PREP Research Associate in Gaithersburg, Maryland to support measurement science research in automated driving systems. The role involves developing a database for behavioral planning scenarios and designing vehicle state representations. Candidates should have strong programming skills in Python and C++, experience with AI/ML frameworks, and familiarity with autonomous vehicle simulation environments. This position is ideal for those with a master's degree or equivalent experience, aiming to contribute to innovative research in an equal opportunity environment.

Qualifications

• MS or BS + 2 years experience in relevant fields.
• Strong programming skills in Python and C++.
• Experience with autonomous vehicle simulation environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and curate a behavioral planning test scenario database.
• Design standardized formats for vehicle state information.
• Create methods for generating scenario variants for testing.

Skills

Python

C++

AI/ML frameworks

ROS 2

Version control (Git)

Education

MS in Computer Science, Robotics, AI/Machine Learning, or related field

BS + 2 years experience

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

CARLA

SUMO

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is hiring a PREP Research Associate in Gaithersburg, Maryland to support measurement science research in automated driving systems. The role involves developing a database for behavioral planning scenarios and designing vehicle state representations. Candidates should have strong programming skills in Python and C++, experience with AI/ML frameworks, and familiarity with autonomous vehicle simulation environments. This position is ideal for those with a master's degree or equivalent experience, aiming to contribute to innovative research in an equal opportunity environment.