Robotics Engineer - Perception

The Robotics Engineer
- Perception creates innovative solutions to problems by using mathematical modeling, engineering principals, automation/robotics principles, computer programming, or other advanced analytical skills. This position acquires team resources and coordinates team efforts in order to deliver results on projects/processes that are part of the strategic plan for Arc Best and its subsidiaries. The Robotics Engineer
- Perception also provides clear and concise project definition, scope, action plans, and communication as well as develops solutions designed to meet project goals while ensuring quality throughout processes.

• Design, test, and build robotic software systems that are productive and safe to operate.
• Create advanced algorithms for the purpose of robotic perception.
• Develop software and processes that dictate robotic systems functionality.
• Utilize computer vision algorithms for purpose of perception pipelines.
• Utilize 3D Point Cloud processing for the purpose of perception pipelines.
• Utilize machine learning algorithms to enhance perception systems for robustness and/or speed.
• Utilize appropriate language/development stack including C, C++, or Python.
• Develop and document system requirements and allocate/decompose them to components/controllers as well as develop controls systems design guidelines, best practices, and other processes, tools, and templates.
• Maintain basic knowledge of high-performance hydraulics, fluid and electro-mechanical actuators, sensors, mechanics, and dynamics.
• Implement Agile development and Continuous Integration (CI) concepts in software development and maintenance.
• Develop dynamic simulations.
• Support existing software.
• Support Arc Best and its subsidiaries on technical and strategic initiatives.
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end, including full risk assessment and recommendations for adjustment of priorities as needed.
• Serve as technical support for advanced automation systems.
• Perform research into innovative design, operation, and performance of the systems and/or processes.
• Meet and communicate with senior leadership and external customers to provide updates, seek direction, give presentations, communicate success barriers, and showcase project results.
• Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, required
• Master's Degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience, preferred

• Prior experience in computer vision, artificial intelligence, or related field.

• Strong programming skills, preferred
• Strong systems analysis and design skills, required
• Familiar with GPGPU systems (CUDA).

• Active Learning
• Communicating Complex Concepts
• C++
• Linux
• Programming
• Robotics/Computer Controlled Machinery
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems
• Computer Vision

• Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.

• Occasional (25%-50%)

• This is a salary position paid biweekly.