Southwest Research Institute · 5 months ago
ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Electrical Engineer - Robotics
Southwest Research Institute is a leading organization in developing automated solutions for various sectors. They are seeking a Research Engineer to join their Robotics Department, where the primary focus will be on building advanced technologies and solutions in industrial robotics and automation.
Innovation ManagementMarket ResearchMechanical EngineeringNon ProfitProduct Research
Responsibilities
Communicate effectively with internal team, external clients, and industry partners
Design, build, debug and implement robotic and automation solutions utilizing electrical and software skills
Coordinate individual performance goals and objectives set by the organization
Assist in preparing proposals and cost estimates
Interact with customers to promote new business and develop technical requirements
Has a special focus on electrical design for custom robotics applications
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other robotics-related engineering degree
0-5 years: BS candidates must have relevant academic research and/or internship experience. MS and PhD candidates must have completed graduate work related to robotics
Strong software skills; C++ or Python preferred
Strong communication skills
A valid/clear driver's license is required
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred
Robot Operating System (ROS) experience preferred
Company
Southwest Research Institute
Southwest Research Institute is an independent organization benefiting the government and others through innovative science and more.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.47MKey Investors
NASAUS Department of EnergyARPA-E
2025-03-11Grant· $3M
2023-06-09Grant· $2M
2022-12-14Series Unknown· $1.61M
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