Robotics and Autonomy Engineer (ESA)

utaustin; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (100% employer-paid)

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratories at UT Austin seeks a Robotics and Autonomy Engineer (ESA) to develop real-time autonomy and perception algorithms for Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles. You will contribute from initial implementation to field testing in oceans, harbors, and rivers, collaborating across teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in robotics, engineering, CS or math, hands-on experience with ROS and ML, strong Python/C++ skills, and comfort with Unix/Linux.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Engineering, CS, Math or related field.
• Experience with robotics or autonomous vehicles through coursework, internships, personal projects, or research (e.g., ROS, autonomy stacks, ML).
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++ (object-oriented).
• Comfortable working with Unix/Linux.
• US Citizenship. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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

Skills

Python

C/C++

ROS

Unix/Linux

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Engineering, CS, Math

Tools

ROS

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

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 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 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.

Visit Our Website

Visit our website ( www.arlut.utexas.edu ) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

Benefits Package

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

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

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for op