Worcester Polytechnic Institute · 21 hours ago
Research Scientist
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $110K/yrWorcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking a Research Scientist to support applied research on the development and application of off-road autonomous vehicle mobility. The role involves working with an interdisciplinary team to lead and contribute to various projects related to autonomous vehicle systems and mobility efficiency.
CommunitiesEducationHigher EducationSTEM Education
Responsibilities
Autonomous Driving System: Real-Time Control of Maneuver, mobility, and Energy Efficiency, and Dynamic Path Planning Strategy Based Visual Sensoring
Assessment and Virtualization of Tire-Soil Interactions for Real-Time Evaluation and Control of Autonomous Vehicle Mobility
Multi-Domain Modeling, Hardware Prototyping and Experimental Research with application to rotation sensors and electric motors for electric vehicles
Fully Electric Virtual Vehicle Demonstrator with Distributed Driveline and Suspension Systems
Electrically-Driven Wheel Locomotion Module Virtual Demonstrator with Agile Sensoring
Mobility and Energy Efficiency Improvement of An Unmanned Ground Vehicle with Individually Controlled Wheels
Robotic Manipulators: Modeling and control
Develop proper documentation for reporting to the Department of Defense
Presenting results in conferences and publishing technical paper
Contributing to writing proposals
Qualification
Required
PhD degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
Knowledge of scientific programming and data analysis
Knowledge of computational modeling
Knowledge of experimental procedures
Company
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WPI is a private technological university that offers research facilities and a community of students and members.
Founded in 1865
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.43MKey Investors
National Science FoundationUS Department of EnergyARPA-E
2025-07-25Grant· $0.4M
2024-09-26Grant· $1M
2024-08-21Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Beth Phalen
Member Board Of Trustees
Cynthia J. Pellegrino
Director of Human Resources
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