Robotics Software Engineer: Vision, DL & Real-Time AI

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible schedule

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, is seeking a Robotics Technologist II with skills in software, machine vision and deep learning as they apply to robotic systems or remote sensing. You will develop algorithms and software to support simulation of aerospace, planetary and military robotic vehicles.

The role requires a degree in CS/CE, hands‑on experience in robotics, and proficiency in C, C++ and Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related technical discipline with minimum 3 years robotics experience; or Master's with 1 year; or PhD with 0 years.
• Hands-on experience in software, machine vision, deep learning, or robotics.
• Proficient in C, C++ and Python.
• Exposure to algorithm development in state estimation, mapping, deep learning and machine vision.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms and software to support simulation of aerospace, planetary and military robotic vehicles.
• Translate project needs to configure the simulation and support additional capabilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance robotics technology for space missions.

Skills

Robotics experience

C, C++, Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

Master's degree in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Tools

C, C++, Python

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, is seeking a Robotics Technologist II with skills in software, machine vision and deep learning as they apply to robotic systems or remote sensing. You will develop algorithms and software to support simulation of aerospace, planetary and military robotic vehicles.

The role requires a degree in CS/CE, hands‑on experience in robotics, and proficiency in C, C++ and Python.