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 clients. They are seeking a Research Engineer in Robotics to contribute to advanced technologies in industrial robotics and automation, focusing on electrical design and hardware integration.
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
Robot Operating System (ROS) experience preferred Operational and/or research experience is required for an undergraduate candidate
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
Strong software skills; C++ or Python 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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