Research Faculty; PREP

Salary: $50,000-$65,000 a year

Status:
Full Time

The Intelligent Systems Division at NIST is investigating the performance of 3D vision systems for various manufacturing and automation applications. The research will focus on conducting experiments and analyzing data to understand these systems' performance. This will support the development of performance metrics for these systems for various industrial applications.

• Conduct experiments to realize several existing and novel test methods for 3D vision systems.
• Research the effects of various physical properties of an object and sensor settings on the test metrics.
• Program collaborative robot arms for conducting various automation tasks.
• Use metrology systems (e.g., laser trackers, CMMs, etc.) for establishing reference measurements.
• Use analysis software (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Spatial Analyzer, Polyworks, Excel, etc.) to interpret results and produce visualizations.
• Write reports and contribute to peer‑reviewed publications.
• Work with commercial bin‑picking systems.
• Assist in the development of demonstrations for trade shows and conferences.

Work schedule:

On‑campus (Gaithersburg, MD), Full‑time (40hrs/week)

Not all the qualifications below are required.

• Education:
  
  Engineering majors with bachelor's/master's degree, or in final or penultimate years of bachelor's/master's degree.
• Experience with CAD software such as Solid Works.
• Experience using MATLAB and Python.
• Programming experience in one or more of the following computer languages: C++, Java.
• Experience using 3D printers.
• Basic understanding of robot control theory (DH parameters, kinematics, etc.).
• Basic understanding of 3D sensors such as LiDAR or RGBD cameras.
• Basic understanding of the Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Working knowledge of 3D point cloud data processing techniques using Point Cloud Library (PCL – (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), Cloud Compare, or other similar tools.

Please upload the following with your application:

- CV/Resume

Limit CV to 3 pages only and ONLY include a valid email address for your contact info. DO NOT include telephone numbers, home address or photos on your resume.