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Georgia Tech Research Institute · 1 day ago

Robotics Engineer - ATAS - Open Rank

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is a nonprofit applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology. The role of the Robotics Engineer involves developing hardware and software for electro-mechanical systems, focusing on robotic algorithm development and real-time applications for robotics.

AssociationBiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNon Profit

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Programmatic and technical lead (as principal investigator, co-PI, or technical task lead)

Direct or perform highly specialized tasks in area of expertise

Lead and contribute to the development of whitepapers and proposals to support multiple programs

Engage with sponsors and potential sponsors representing research programs

Primary author of technical reports/presentations of projects, journal articles, and conference presentations

Perform rapid simulation development, prototyping, and field-testing

Generate research reports, publication, proposals, and briefs to our customers

Lead and guide the development and implementation of novel engineering solutions

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior research faculty

Qualification

C++PythonROSRobotic simulation enginesPath planningNavigationMachine learningTechnical guidanceCommunicationHands-on experience

Required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art algorithms on real-world mobile robot systems, including field test experimentation or robotic competitions

Experience with C++, Python, ROS, Linux, and/or robotic simulation engines like Gazebo and SCRIMMAGE

14 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or any related field

12 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or any related field

9 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or any related field

U.S. Citizenship

Ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance

Preferred

Active Secret Clearance

A strong history of publication or hardware-implementation of advanced algorithms demonstrating the ability to perform independent research is desired

Experience with fast prototyping in MATLAB and/or Python as well as transitioning and deploying these algorithms into C++ for real-time operation on a robot in real-world environments

Experience in one or more of the following is desirable: multi-robot teams, Path planning and navigation, Behavior-based robotics, Optimal control and estimation, Machine learning for robotic control