Assistant In Research Embedded Training​/Software Engineer

The Opportunity

The Institute of Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure earning, embedded research training and engineer‑oriented research position. This is a full-time Contract and Grants (C&G)-based faculty position to support ongoing federally sponsored research in a long‑standing and agile R&D lab. For information about the Institute for Simulation and Training and the Orlando area, see http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

We are seeking an Assistant In Embedded Training Researcher/Software Engineer with expertise in advanced algorithms and software development, computer visualization, and immersive training technologies to support the design, development, and implementation of next‑generation embedded, visual, and intelligent research training systems. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team conducting applied research in simulation‑based training, modeling, and opportunity‑based training systems.

• Research, design, develop, and implement software to enhance training in real‑world and 3D environments. Develop high‑fidelity visual simulation and application prototypes.
• Research and develop frameworks for embedded hardware and software for advanced embedded training systems.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams including engineers, cognitive scientists, and domain experts to define research objectives, design experiments, and analyze results.
• Create prototypes and capabilities demonstrators to showcase IST’s expertise aligned with trends and opportunities.
• Design and execute hands‑on demonstrations and exhibits at strategic events.
• Perform embedded hardware and software research and contribute to peer‑reviewed publications.

A master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to computer science or computer engineering and two years of related professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to computer science or computer engineering and five years of related professional experience.

Strong applicants will have experience in at least three of the following areas:

• Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality concepts and development experience
• Artificial Intelligence use
  • Working knowledge of Unity’s ML Agents or similar systems
  • Computer Vision application development using AI techniques
• C, Objective C, C++, C#, Java or Python software languages
• Windows, Linux and Mac operating system cross‑platform coding techniques
• Mobile platform application development (Android and iOS)
• Understanding of small, low‑powered, and embedded hardware
• Embedded software authoring for IoT devices
• Knowledge of commercial game engines such as Unity and Unreal

• Embedded software design and development (e.g. Arduino)
• Knowledge using visual development environments such as:
  Intelli
  
  J, Xcode, Visual Studio, Qt Creator, Eclipse, and Mono Develop.
• Network design and optimization
• Understanding of geospatial and cartographic concepts

• A curriculum vitae.
• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https:// In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following. Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials. Questions regarding this search should be directed to:
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