Temporary R&D Software Engineer

NU USA Northeastern University; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Kostas Research Institute at Northeastern University seeks a part-time, temporary R&D Engineer with strong software engineering skills to contribute to ML/AI projects across autonomous systems and sensing. The role involves collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to build prototypes and support government and industry contracts.

Candidates should have Python, C++, and Java experience, plus familiarity with ML libraries and GitHub workflows.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in developing and testing software packages.
• Proficiency with high-level object-oriented programming and scripting languages, such as Python, C++, Java.
• Experience with Python frameworks, such as Pandas, SciPy and NumPy.
• Experience working within software development spaces such as GitHub.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test software for ML/AI projects across autonomous systems and sensing.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to create prototypes for government/industry contracts.
• Contribute to software engineering for a wide range of R&D projects including decision support systems.
• Turn research outcomes into practical, state-of-the-art systems.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Pandas/SciPy/NumPy

GitHub

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

MS preferred

Job description

About the Opportunity The Kostas Research Institute (KRI) at Northeastern University (NU) - a rapidly growing institute that conducts cutting-edge applied R&D - is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic part-time, temporary, and non-benefitted Research & Development (R&D) Engineer with expertise in Software Engineering. The R&D Engineer is expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the successful execution of R&D projects. Responsibilities include providing technical contributions as a software engineer for a wide range of projects involving machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), including autonomy, sensing and communication, and decision support systems, among others. The R&D Engineer will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams across the KRI consortium, consisting of academic and industry partners, to create solutions and prototypes for projects in application areas, including autonomous systems, robotics, cognitive and distributed sensing, and machine learning systems, among others. Successful candidates will be responsible team players and passionate about cutting-edge technologies, as well as possess a deep understanding of ML/AI technology and experience in turning technologies into practical, state-of-the‑art systems. A close working relationship with and support of KRI Senior R&D Engineers/Scientists for government and industry contracts will be required. The Kostas Research Institute was founded with a focus on homeland security research and development. Today, KRI strives to advance resilience in the face of 21st century risks across a wide range of technologies, emphasizing a collaborative approach that leverages our R1 university intellectual capital and technologies to develop application‑specific solutions to customer needs. KRI focuses on satisfying customer-driven needs by co‑locating a diverse, highly skilled R&D team that can address all aspects of a particular problem across the full range of technology‑readiness levels. KRI headquarters, located at the NU Innovation Campus in Burlington, MA (ICBM), is home to one‑of‑a‑kind research and test facilities for conducting activities related to cognitive and distributed RF signal processing and machine learning, unmanned and autonomous system technologies, as well as quantum materials and sensing. This position is with KRI at Northeastern University, LLC, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of NU. The primary office for this position is located at NU's ICBM.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergoing or completed B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Required Skills/Attributes Proficiency in developing and testing software packages Proficiency with high-level object-oriented programming and scripting languages, such as Python, C++, Java Experience with high-performance computing environments.
• Understanding and experience with Python frameworks, such as Pandas, SciPy and NumPy Experience working within software development spaces such as GitHub A passion to learn and constantly expand knowledge base Comfortable working with novel/emerging technologies Passion for developing new prototypes and solutions Self-motivated worker capable of contributing to technical planning for a project Ability to work with a small team and share knowledge with others.
• Preferred Skills/Attributes M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Position Type Temporary

Additional Information

Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Rate

$35.00/hr

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