Assistant Robotics Coach
Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas•Dallas, TX
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About The Position
Jesuit Dallas is seeking a highly skilled professional in programming and automation to assist with the instruction and coaching of our competitive robotics team. Successful candidate must be eager to work in an after-school collaborative environment with high school students, teachers, and community volunteers.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to instruct and coach high school students in high pressure situations is required.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in incorporating artificial intelligence into vision systems for object detection and field localization is preferred.
- Prior experience in FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, or another similar competitive platform is preferred.
- Experience with OnShape or SolidWorks preferred.
- Experience with CNC routers, CNC laser cutters, and 3D printing preferred.
- A willingness to contribute and collaborate on curriculum creation is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee lab safety and volunteers.
- Assist in all facets of the design process as it pertains to competitive high school robotics, including leading students through:
- Strategy-based design practices that focus on student and team development
- Computer Aided Design with a strong understanding of mechanical design
- Prototyping and light manufacturing
- Programming the robot control system in Java or other relevant language
