Senior Research Engineer - Multi-Agent Autonomy

George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex in Bryan, Texas, seeks a Research Engineer III to design and implement core algorithms and software architectures for multi-agent autonomy. You will work on coordinating heterogeneous fleets, from UGVs and UAVs to autonomous helicopters, bridging theory and field-ready systems.

The role emphasizes embedded software, ROS2, C++/Python development, hardware integration, and experimental validation on real platforms at the RELLIS campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related field; four years of related experience.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of War Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and maintains software modules for multi-agent coordination, including task allocation, decentralized path planning, and coordinated multi-vehicle behaviors.
• Produces efficient code (Python/C++) for embedded hardware and ROS2 middleware.
• Implements communication protocols and data-sharing architectures for shared situational awareness across assets.
• Optimizes perception and navigation stacks across diverse hardware platforms.
• Tests and deploys programs, ROS2 nodes in simulation and hardware.
• Collaborates with faculty and project leads to translate goals into software requirements.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS2

Hardware integration

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

Linux

DDS

Gazebo

Job description

George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex in Bryan, Texas, seeks a Research Engineer III to design and implement core algorithms and software architectures for multi-agent autonomy. You will work on coordinating heterogeneous fleets, from UGVs and UAVs to autonomous helicopters, bridging theory and field-ready systems.

The role emphasizes embedded software, ROS2, C++/Python development, hardware integration, and experimental validation on real platforms at the RELLIS campus.