Robotics and Autonomy Engineer (ES)

utaustin; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

UT Austin Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Robotics and Autonomy Engineer to develop underwater autonomy and perception algorithms for uncrewed vehicles. You will probe sonar data, implement real-time perception, and validate in real-world ocean and river environments.

The role requires a strong coding background in Python/C++, ROS experience, and Unix/Linux proficiency, with eligibility for security clearance as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or a related field
• Experience with robotics or autonomous vehicles through coursework, internships, personal projects, or research (e.g. ROS, autonomy stacks, ML)
• Three years of relevant robotics algorithm development experience
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++ (object-oriented)
• Comfortable working with Unix/Linux
• US Citizen; security investigation for access to classified information may be required

Responsibilities

• Develop autonomy algorithms that use sonar data for obstacle avoidance and multi-agent decision making
• Design perception algorithms to increase vehicle situational awareness
• Analyze sonar and navigation data to identify algorithm improvements
• Test algorithms in water including lakes and field tests in ocean/harbors/rivers
• Coordinate project execution with development staff and stakeholders
• Document work to support knowledge transfer
• Collaborate on large projects with ownership and accountability

Skills

Python

C/C++

ROS

Autonomy stacks

Unix/Linux

Robotics algorithm development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or related field

Advanced degree in Engineering, Math or Applied Sciences

Job description

Robotics and Autonomy Engineer (ES)

Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Purpose

Develop autonomy and perception algorithms for Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles to be executed in real- time, fully underwater, and for real world applications in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL). Selected applicant will participate in the development cycle from initial implementation, to testing in the ocean, harbors and rivers, and finally transitioning those capabilities to Navy Sailors.

Responsibilities

• Develop autonomy algorithms that use sonar data for obstacle avoidance, aid multi-agent decision making, and dynamic replanning in complex underwater environments


• Design perception algorithms that increase vehicle situational awareness


• Analyze sonar and navigation data to identify algorithm improvements


• Test algorithms in water including local lake testing and field tests in the ocean, harbors, or rivers


• Develop system concepts and proposals as well as coordinate project execution with development staff


• Collaborate on large projects with a high degree of ownership


• Document your work to support knowledge transfer


• Other related functions as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or a related field


• Experience with robotics or autonomous vehicles through coursework, internships, personal projects, or research. (eg. ROS, autonomy stacks, ML)


• Three years of relevant experience of robotics algorithm development


• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++ (object-oriented)


• Comfortable working with Unix/Linux


• US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Math or Applied Sciences with emphasis in autonomous vehicles, robotics, learning systems, data analysis, or related field.


• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.


• Five or more years of related experience.


• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage


• Retirement contributions


• Paid vacation and sick time


• Paid holidays

Salary Range

$104,000-$174,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions


• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation


• Use of manual dexterity


• Some weekend, evening and holiday work


• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV


• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor


• Letter of interest


• Unofficial college transcripts.