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Research Engineer III - Software Developer

Job in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, 48113, USA
Listing for: Michigan Technological University
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Data Scientist, AI Engineer (Applied/Software)
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Research Engineer III
- Software Developer

Location:

Michigan Tech Research Institute (Ann Arbor, MI) | Work Type:
Staff
- Full Time

Job No: 26119

Categories: Research

Applications Close: (no closing date specified in this excerpt)

Overview

MTRI is seeking a motivated professional to support multiple projects for government and commercial customers. The Software Developer will work with senior engineers and scientists to research, develop, and evaluate algorithms for signal and/or image processing applications. The candidate should have a solid background in computer science with strong skills in software prototyping, design, and deployment. The position is on-site in Ann Arbor, MI.

Responsibilities

and Essential Duties
  • Participate as an integral team member on multi-disciplinary research addressing governmental and societal needs.
  • Provide technical, analytical, and numerical support for research and development in mathematics, statistics, programming, electrical engineering, remote sensing, and signal processing.
  • Lead software development projects and coordinate teams of junior software developers.
  • Develop software to prototype and evaluate signal processing, remote sensing, and/or machine learning algorithms.
  • Assist with defining software objectives by analyzing user requirements, system features, and functionality.
  • Recommend software solutions by comparing pros and cons of custom versus off-the-shelf options.
  • Coordinate requirements and schedules, contribute to team meetings, and troubleshoot development and production problems.
  • Develop software documentation and assistance tools.
  • Stay current with new technologies and software products, participate in professional development, and engage with professional organizations.
  • Own and respond to new and varied requests as they arise.
  • Assist research staff with deployment of cloud computing architectures for data processing.
  • Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
  • Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
    • Master’s degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related field, plus 5 years of professional software development experience; OR
    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, geospatial data science, electrical engineering, or related field, plus 8 years of professional software development experience.
    Required Experience
  • Experience in design, implementation, and evaluation of algorithms.
  • Professional experience in software development.
  • Proficiency in at least one of Python, C++, MATLAB.
  • Proficiency in at least three of: applied mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, software design, signal processing, image processing, machine learning, reinforcement learning, numerical analysis, statistics, robotics, or distributed computing.
  • Proficiency in Linux or Unix-based operating systems.
  • Experience leading software development teams.
  • Desirable

    Education and/or Experience
  • Experience in geospatial data or image processing.
  • Experience with sensors or signal processing.
  • Experience with database design, CI/CD pipelines, ROS, geospatial data processing (GDAL), or cloud deployment.
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop software tools.
  • Experience deploying cloud-based computing architectures.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
  • Ability and willingness to obtain a DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship required. Dual citizenship restrictions may apply.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral/written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to participate in team projects.
  • Commitment to a safe work environment.
  • Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
  • Active DoD security clearance.
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas at meetings and conferences.
  • Ability to contribute to competitive grant proposals.
  • Work Environment

    The work environment is typically low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

    Other Conditions of Employment

    Offers of employment are contingent upon a background check and other required screenings. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university maintains policies regarding safety, data security, and compliance with applicable laws. Applicants may be required to complete university trainings as part of employment.

    Additional Information

    This position is contingent upon external funding availability.

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