Senior Robotics Systems Scientist — Lead AI & Autonomy

Placements24; Soweto; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.600.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Conference attendance

Advanced robotics labs

Career progression

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, invites applications for a Senior Systems Research Scientist in its robotics division. You will lead research initiatives, design novel algorithms for intelligent control, perception, and human-robot interaction, and develop complex robotic prototypes for diverse applications.

The role requires a PhD in robotics or related field, 6+ years of post-doctoral or industry experience, and strong skills in C++, Python, ROS, Gazebo, and ML libraries.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in Robotics or related field with robotics focus.
• 6+ years post-PhD in robotics R&D.
• Proficient in C++ and Python; ROS, Gazebo, and ML libraries.

Aufgaben

• Lead research and development of autonomous robotic systems and human-robot interaction.
• Design, implement and test novel control, perception and planning algorithms.
• Develop and integrate hardware and software components for robotic platforms.
• Conduct rigorous testing in simulated and real-world environments.
• Mentor junior researchers and engineers and publish in top conferences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements.

Kenntnisse

Robotics research

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Robotics or related field

Tools

ROS

Gazebo

OpenCV

PCL

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, invites applications for a Senior Systems Research Scientist in its robotics division. You will lead research initiatives, design novel algorithms for intelligent control, perception, and human-robot interaction, and develop complex robotic prototypes for diverse applications.

The role requires a PhD in robotics or related field, 6+ years of post-doctoral or industry experience, and strong skills in C++, Python, ROS, Gazebo, and ML libraries.