Underwater Robotics Autonomy Engineer

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Robotics and Autonomy Engineer to develop real-time autonomy and perception algorithms for Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles. You will advance algorithms from initial implementation through ocean testing and transition to Navy Sailors, with security clearance considerations.

Responsibilities include designing sonar-based autonomy, improving vehicle awareness, testing in lakes and coastal waters, and coordinating with

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 (ROS, autonomy stacks, ML).
• Three years of relevant experience of robotics algorithm development.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++ (object-oriented).
• Comfortable working with Unix/Linux.
• US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop autonomy algorithms that use sonar data for obstacle avoidance, aid multi-agent decision making, and dynamic replanning in complex underwater environments.
• Design perception algorithms that increase vehicle situational awareness.
• Analyze sonar and navigation data to identify algorithm improvements.
• Test algorithms in water including local lake testing and field tests in the ocean, harbors, or rivers.
• Develop system concepts and proposals as well as coordinate project execution with development staff.
• Collaborate on large projects with a high degree of ownership.
• Document your work to support knowledge transfer.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Robotics experience

Python/C++ programming

ROS / autonomy stacks

Unix/Linux

US Citizenship

Education

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

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin’s Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Robotics and Autonomy Engineer to develop real-time autonomy and perception algorithms for Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles. You will advance algorithms from initial implementation through ocean testing and transition to Navy Sailors, with security clearance considerations.

Responsibilities include designing sonar-based autonomy, improving vehicle awareness, testing in lakes and coastal waters, and coordinating with