Robotics and Autonomous System Designer Engineering Scientist Job Austin area,Texas USA,Engineering

Robotics and Autonomous System Designer Engineering Scientist

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Job Details

Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories
Schedule: 40 hours per week, exempt
Start Date: Immediately
Location: Pickle Research Campus, Austin, TX
Salary Range: $104,000 – $174,000+/negotiable

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.
Perform other related functions as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or other Applied Sciences.
Three years of related experience.
Demonstrated ability in the development and application of robotics, autonomy or machine learning algorithms.
Experience with implementation and testing of data processing algorithms.
Proficiency with object‑oriented programming languages.
Experience 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.
US Citizen; applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Highly organized, excellent attention to detail, and strong scientific judgment; effective time management required.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Materials

Resume/CV
Three work references with contact information; at least one from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Unofficial college transcripts

Benefits

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

Working Conditions

Standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Some weekend, evening and holiday work
Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

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