Robotics and Autonomous System Designer Engineering Scientist

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

83d • $104,000 - $174,000

About The Position

As a Robotics and Autonomous System Designer, you will design, implement and test algorithms for autonomous decision making on Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL), at ARL.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, Math or other Applied Sciences.
• Demonstrated ability related to the development and application of robotics, autonomy or machine learning algorithms.
• Demonstrated ability with implementation and testing of data processing algorithms.
• Demonstrated ability using object-oriented programming languages.
• Demonstrated ability with analysis software packages such as Matlab or Python and general programming languages such as C/C++ or Python.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and sound scientific judgment.
• Effective management of time with the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Regular and punctual attendance in the workplace is required.
• US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Math or Applied Sciences with emphasis in autonomous vehicles, robotics, learning systems, data analysis.
• Three or more years of related experience.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and develop autonomy algorithms that use sonar data operating in complex environments to avoid obstacles, aid multi-agent decision making and dynamically replan current tasking and sorties.
• Design target recognition algorithms for finding objects in the environment and increasing situational awareness.
• Conduct data analysis across a range of acoustic systems, identifying anomalies and opportunities for improvement.
• Local in-water testing of generated algorithms, behaviors and capabilities.
• Plan and coordinate field tests for algorithms in ocean, littoral, harbor and riverine environments.
• Document work for knowledge transfer, consistency and efficiency.
• Travel in support of data collection, system evaluation testing and project meetings.
• External Coordination with project performers from other organizations.
• Develop system concepts and proposals as well as coordinate project execution with development staff.
• Other related functions as needed.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees