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The University of Texas at Austin · 4 weeks ago

Robotics and Autonomous System Designer Engineering Scientist

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$104K/yr - $174K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Robotics and Autonomous System Designer Engineering Scientist to join their Applied Research Laboratories. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing algorithms for autonomous decision-making on Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), with a focus on developing autonomy algorithms and conducting field tests.

Corporate TrainingEducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Identify, research, and develop autonomy algorithms that use sonar data operating in complex environments to avoid obstacles, aid multi-agent decision making and dynamically replan current tasking and sorties

Design target recognition algorithms for finding objects in the environment and increasing situational awareness

Conduct data analysis across a range of acoustic systems, identifying anomalies and opportunities for improvement

Local in-water testing of generated algorithms, behaviors and capabilities

Plan and coordinate field tests for algorithms in ocean, littoral, harbor and riverine environments

Document work for knowledge transfer, consistency and efficiency

Travel in support of data collection, system evaluation testing and project meetings

External Coordination with project performers from other organizations

Develop system concepts and proposals as well as coordinate project execution with development staff

Other related functions as needed

Qualification

RoboticsAutonomy algorithmsMachine learningData processing algorithmsObject-oriented programmingMatlabPythonC/C++Unix/LinuxScientific judgmentAttention to detailTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, Math or other Applied Sciences

Three years of related experience

Demonstrated ability related to the development and application of robotics, autonomy or machine learning algorithms

Demonstrated ability with implementation and testing of data processing algorithms

Demonstrated ability using object-oriented programming languages

Demonstrated ability with analysis software packages such as Matlab or Python and general programming languages such as C/C++ or Python

Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position