Senior Robotics Engineer

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Senior Robotics Engineer within its Robotics Institute in Pittsburgh, PA, responsible for designing, developing, and analyzing complex software and robotic subsystems/components.  Specific duties include: (i) performing light fabrication of prototype parts for robots; (ii) assembling, integrating and testing various robotic subsystems/components; (iii) administrative functions including purchasing materials and interacting with vendors; (iv) documenting analysis, designing, and testing results;

(v) performing other R&D tasks, such as researching new robotic algorithms; (vi) travelling to support field experiments in the field; (vii) developing and making presentations to sponsors and other interested parties; (viii) oversee more junior engineers; (ix) participating in the software development process, including design and code reviews, taking personal ownership of the simulation implementations; (x) supporting team activities to gather requirements for simulated environments, system integration and project management;

and (xi) other duties as assigned, based upon the needs of the department.

Must have a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the field of robotics, software or automation development.

Must have 3 years of experience with each of the following: (i) implementation, testing and benchmarking of motion planning algorithms for mobile manipulation systems; (ii) development of manipulation strategies for dexterous robotic grasping; (iii) implementation of drivers and control interfaces for mobile manipulators and end-effectors; (iv) implementation and optimization of high-level logic, state machines and behavior sequencing to execute complex manipulation tasks;

(v) development of multi robot coordination and fleet management strategies; (vi) C++ development; (vii) scripting languages for quick prototyping of robotics algorithms, including Python; and (viii) software development in a Linux environment.

Must also have 2 years of experience with: (i) ROS2 and Move-it manipulation environments; and (ii) implementing data engineering tools for simulation and performance evaluation of manipulation systems.

Experience can be concurrent.

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Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

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At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

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Location Pittsburgh, PAJob Function Engineering, Research and Project Scientists Position Type Staff – Regular Full Time/Part time

Full time

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