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San Diego State University · 21 hours ago

NIWC - Graduate I (Masters) UAV/ Robotic Design, Development, and Integration Project (Task No 43-0

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$21.95/hr - $21.95/hr

San Diego State University is seeking a Graduate I for their UAV and Robotic Design, Development, and Integration Project. The role involves applying advanced engineering principles to develop UAV and Robotic prototypes, integrating systems, and conducting performance assessments in a multidisciplinary team setting.

EducationSustainabilityUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist with the conceptual and detailed design of UAV airframes using CAD software

Assist with the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of UAV/Robotic prototypes

Contribute to the development of autonomous flight control algorithms, including path planning, obstacle avoidance, and decision-making systems

Support the integration of sensors and payloads into unmanned platforms, ensuring compatibility and optimized performance

Assist with the development and testing of unmanned systems in simulated and real-world environments, including the setup of test protocols, data collection and analysis

Participate in the design and implementation of ground control systems for UAV operation and monitoring

Aid in the development of AI-based solutions for enhancing autonomy, including machine learning techniques for real-time decision making

Assist in the development of communication systems for UAV-to-UAV and UAV-to-ground station data transmission

Develop and sustain software for UAV/Robotic control and mission planning, ensuring robust and secure operation

Assist in ensuring UAV/Robotic compliance with relevant safety and regulatory standards

Qualification

UAV DesignDevelopmentControl Systems EngineeringAIMachine LearningSensor IntegrationEmbedded SystemsPower SystemsCAD SoftwareProgramming PythonProgramming C++Programming MATLABUAV Simulation ToolsUAV Flight Control SystemsCommunication ProtocolsAnalytical SkillsIndependenceProblem-Solving SkillsTeamwork

Required

Must have a Bachelor's degree in the required discipline and be enrolled in a Master's degree program

Must be able to accomplish a minimum of 50% of the task without supervision

Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with coursework or experience relevant to UAV design and development

UAV Design and Development

Autonomous Systems

Control Systems Engineering

Robotics

AI and Machine Learning

Sensor Integration

Computer Vision

Embedded Systems

Power Systems