The NIMBUS Lab is seeking to hire a full-time temporary robotics research engineer to assist faculty researchers with meeting deliverables on multiple externally-funded research projects. This temporary appointment may be renewable, pending funding availability. The position requires the ability to develop and field test robotic systems including those for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), provide leadership to research teams comprised of undergraduate and graduate students, and work alongside faculty members to prepare technical reports and publications. This position will manage and coordinate assigned research projects and supervise laboratory facilities within the College of Engineering in support of the Nebraska Intelligent MoBile Unmanned Systems (NIMBUS) Lab. Support faculty researchers in the design, testing, and building of experimental hardware and software and prototypes related to robotic systems, and assist in hardening technologies for field use. Other responsibilities include: coordinating day-to-day facility use, instructing and supervising undergraduate and graduate students in the use and operation of laboratory equipment, and maintaining laboratory equipment. This position will also be responsible for helping with research reports and status/progress reports; managing and overseeing data acquisition, handling, and storage; and leveraging this data for tables, figures, etc. in support of refereed journal articles, conference papers, and research summaries.
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Job Type
Full-time
Industry
National Security and International Affairs
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees