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Georgia Tech Research Institute · 2 weeks ago

Robotics Engineer - ATAS - Open Rank

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is a nonprofit applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology, focused on solving complex problems for the U.S. federal government and industry. They are seeking a Robotics Engineer to develop hardware and software for robotic systems, contributing to the advancement of autonomous planning, coordination, perception, and control algorithms.

AssociationBiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNon Profit

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop methods and perform research tasks to meet project objectives including directing others

Architect overall signal processing procedures with system integration in mind

Lead or contribute to the development of whitepapers and proposals to support a research area

Support sponsors and potential sponsors engagement

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

Develop and tune controllers for various systems in software suites like ArduPilot and ArduRover

Develop and tune filters for state estimation and sensor fusion

Determine system performance and develop solutions to undesirable performance characteristics

Develop tools to characterize and tune controller performance in the field

Perform rapid simulation development, prototyping, and field-testing

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

Serve as technical lead on programs, driving the development and implementation of novel engineering solutions

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior research faculty

Qualification

Robotic algorithm developmentC++PythonROSLinuxRobotic simulation enginesPath planningMachine learningField test experimentationBehavior-based roboticsOptimal controlState estimationCommunication skills

Required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The ideal candidate will have 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

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance

9-14 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

7-12 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

4-9 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

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