Underwater Autonomy Engineer: Real-Time UUV AI

utaustin; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

UT Austin Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Robotics and Autonomy Engineer to develop underwater autonomy and perception algorithms for uncrewed vehicles. You will probe sonar data, implement real-time perception, and validate in real-world ocean and river environments.

The role requires a strong coding background in Python/C++, ROS experience, and Unix/Linux proficiency, with eligibility for security clearance as needed.

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 (e.g. ROS, autonomy stacks, ML)
• Three years of relevant robotics algorithm development experience
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++ (object-oriented)
• Comfortable working with Unix/Linux
• US Citizen; security investigation for access to classified information may be required

Responsibilities

• Develop autonomy algorithms that use sonar data for obstacle avoidance and multi-agent decision making
• Design perception algorithms to increase vehicle situational awareness
• Analyze sonar and navigation data to identify algorithm improvements
• Test algorithms in water including lakes and field tests in ocean/harbors/rivers
• Coordinate project execution with development staff and stakeholders
• Document work to support knowledge transfer
• Collaborate on large projects with ownership and accountability

Skills

Python

C/C++

ROS

Autonomy stacks

Unix/Linux

Robotics algorithm development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or related field

Advanced degree in Engineering, Math or Applied Sciences

Job description

UT Austin Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Robotics and Autonomy Engineer to develop underwater autonomy and perception algorithms for uncrewed vehicles. You will probe sonar data, implement real-time perception, and validate in real-world ocean and river environments.

The role requires a strong coding background in Python/C++, ROS experience, and Unix/Linux proficiency, with eligibility for security clearance as needed.