UAS Research Software Engineer: Drone Simulations

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Access to professional development resources

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate in Baltimore to engage in projects with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The role involves conducting research, developing software solutions for drone communication systems, and documenting findings.

Ideal candidates will possess a Master’s degree in Robotics or Computer Science, proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++, and experience with open-source development. This position offers an enriching research environment and competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field required.
• Experience with modern AI tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of open-source code development required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature review for drone communications.
• Develop software for drone communication simulator.
• Prepare industry landscape for long-range communications.

Skills

Knowledge of network communications

Knowledge of robotics and UAS programming

Experience with software coding

Knowledge of machine learning

Mathematical probability and statistics expertise

Education

Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Python

C++

AWS

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate in Baltimore to engage in projects with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The role involves conducting research, developing software solutions for drone communication systems, and documenting findings.

Ideal candidates will possess a Master’s degree in Robotics or Computer Science, proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++, and experience with open-source development. This position offers an enriching research environment and competitive benefits package.