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University at Buffalo · 3 days ago

Senior Research Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $100K/yr

University at Buffalo is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to support research efforts in wireless Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) networking. The role involves conducting research, experimental work, collaborating with others, and mentoring students.

EducationHardwareKnowledge ManagementUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct cutting-edge research in the development and operational management of microwave and mmWave software radio used for projects related to zero-touch wireless UAV networking

Conduct experimental and field work, including the design, fabrication, and test of UAVs and field experiments of the UAVs sensing and communications

Collaborate and communicate with internal and external collaborators on on-going projects

Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in academic journals and/or conference presentations

Participate in grant writing, including generating preliminary data, submitting grant applications, and preparing progress reports

Mentor students on related research projects

Qualification

Ph.D. in Electrical EngineeringUAV fabricationTestingWireless communications expertiseSoftware developmentArtificial Intelligence/Machine LearningCC++PythonMATLABUSRPFPGANS-3Communication skills

Required

Applicants must be eligible to work within the United States in a full time capacity without visa sponsorship. Please do not apply if you cannot satisfy this requirement

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other closely related fields

Strong track-record of first-author publications in reputable academic journals and conferences

Hands-on experience in UAVs fabrication and test

Solid background in wireless communications and networking

Demonstrated expertise in experimental research in wireless communications and testbed development

Solid knowledge of unmanned aerial vehicles, microwave and mmWaves, software development, and digital twin

Solid knowledge of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning

Proficient in C, C++, Python, and MATLAB

Strong communication skills in English

Proven experience in USRP, FPGA, NS-3, and NSF PAWR platforms

Preferred

Previous experience with DoD sponsored research projects

Relevant practical laboratory work experience or directly related experience with research techniques

Proven research experience in zero-touch wireless UAV networking

Proven research experience in cloud computing

Proven research experience in software defined radios

Benefits

Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

Company

University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo is a premier, research-intensive public university and a member of the Association of American Universities It is a sub-organization of The State University of New York.

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