Carnegie Mellon University · 1 month ago
Robotics Engineer, Mobile Manipulation - NREC
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expCarnegie Mellon University's National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) is seeking a motivated roboticist to help develop and deploy the next generation of mobile manipulation systems. The role involves transforming advanced robotic concepts into robust technologies, emphasizing hands-on development and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to address impactful challenges in various sectors.
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Responsibilities
Developing algorithms for perception-aided control of manipulators on mobile robots for real world applications
Prototyping in scripting languages
Transitioning applications to deployment with production quality code
Designing, developing, documenting, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining software applications and integrated systems
Interacting with sponsors for planning, application support, and reporting purposes
Surveying literature and implementing innovative techniques to take on exciting problems
Following protocols for team software development (peer reviews of designs and code, unit and system testing, version control, bug tracking, integrated documentation)
Developing, documenting, and applying software system testing, troubleshooting, and verification procedures
Collaboration with engineers with varied skills, including communication, co-design, and joint decision making
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent experience (M.S. or PhD is a bonus)
1-3 years combined graduate academic and professional software development experience
Experience with 3D perception (LiDAR, stereo vision, RGB-D, point cloud processing)
Knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, and control of manipulators
Strong background in at least one of Motion planning (MoveIt, OMPL, RRT*, etc.) or Grasp/manipulation planning or whole-body control
Strong C++ skills
Experience with scripting languages for quick prototyping of computer vision applications (Python or Matlab preferred)
Linux development experience
Knowledge of basic software engineering principles
Technical communication skill
Demonstrated success collaborating alongside a multi-functional team
Preferred
Sensor and robot calibration (stereo, hand-eye, multi-modal)
Visual sensing
Robot navigation, field robotics
Reinforcement learning, imitation learning, or foundation models for robotics
Visual/inertial odometry, mapping, or SLAM
Familiarity with Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or Mujoco for simulation
Knowledge of real-time control
Real-world deployment, systems engineering
Embedded systems or real time application development
C++ Libraries such as OpenCV, PCL, ROS, Boost, Eigen
CUDA programming
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$488.58MKey Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M
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Angela Blanton
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
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