Robotics and Autonomy Engineer (ESA)

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Robotics and Autonomy Engineer to develop real-time autonomy and perception algorithms for uncrewed underwater vehicles. You will work on sonar-based obstacle avoidance, multi-agent decision making, and dynamic replanning in challenging underwater environments, including testing in lakes, harbors, and rivers.

The role involves implementing algorithms, validating them in real-world conditions, and collaborating on large

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
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++ (object-oriented)
• Comfortable working with Unix/Linux

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
• Collaboration on large projects with a high degree of ownership
• Document work to support knowledge transfer

Skills

ROS

Python/C++

Unix/Linux

Autonomy stacks

ML

Education

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

Tools

ROS

Autonomy stacks

ML

Job description

**Job Posting Title:**Robotics and Autonomy Engineer (ESA)**----****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**----****Job Details:**## PurposeDevelop 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 Laboratories (ATL). You will be part of the development cycle from initial implementation, to testing in the ocean, harbors, and rivers, and finally to 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* Collaboration on large projects with a high degree of ownership* Document 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)* 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* Cumulative GPA of 3.0.## General NotesAn 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. Please mark \"yes\" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing. Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories. UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: · 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage · Retirement contributions · Paid vacation and sick time · Paid holidays Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered. ## Salary Range$88,500-$120,000+/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 **Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.