Robotics Engineer, Mobile - NREC

Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh, PA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Pittsburgh, PA

101-250 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The National Robotics Engineering Center is seeking a robotics engineer to contribute to the development of autonomous field robotics. This role involves applying advanced research in various technologies to create robust outdoor robotic systems, with a strong emphasis on field testing and real-world application. The engineer will work closely with a team to tackle challenges in autonomous vehicle technology, ensuring safe and effective operation in difficult terrains.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for autonomous ground robotic systems
• Adapt and integrate proprietary and open source software packages and APIs
• Participate in the software process including design and code reviews
• Build new tools for communication, logging, and data analysis
• Create and maintain development tools and infrastructure for robotic systems
• Develop, document, and direct software system testing, troubleshooting, and verification procedures
• Integrate customer and COTS hardware components such as sensors and controllers
• Support manufacturing with hardware requirements and technology integration
• Conduct field tests and experimental characterization of performance

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent experience
• At least 1-3 years combined graduate academic and professional software development experience
• Strong C++ skills
• Experience with ROS
• Experience with scripting languages for quick prototyping of autonomy applications (Python or Matlab preferred)
• Linux development experience
• Knowledge of object-oriented concepts
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated success working as part of a cross-functional team

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years combined graduate academic and professional software development experience
• M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent experience
• Experience with Ackerman steered or other wheeled vehicles
• Experience in Off-road Autonomy
• Experience in 2D motion planning
• Experience in dynamic and controls for mobile robots
• Familiarity with common ROS planning modules such as SBPL, OMPL, or Movelt
• Experience in visual odometry, mapping, and SLAM
• Experience in control during aggressive vehicle maneuvers
• Experience with embedded systems and real-time applications
• Experience in constructing GPU-based data processing pipelines for sensor data
• Familiarity with image and point cloud processing algorithms

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous employer contribution to retirement savings program
• Tuition benefits
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
• Fitness center access