Robotics Research Project Engineer

University Of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Ann Arbor, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Robotics Research Project Engineer at the University of Michigan is responsible for conducting advanced research in robotics, focusing on simulation environments and bipedal locomotion. This role involves analyzing experimental data, developing algorithms, and publishing findings in reputable journals. The position is term-limited until October 15, 2025, with potential for renewal based on funding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive comparative analysis of four major simulation environments
• Utilize previously collected experimental data from Cassie and validate simulation results
• Investigate and formalize various methods for estimating angular velocity from encoder measurements
• Develop algorithms for bipedal locomotion
• Lead efforts to publish research findings in top-tier robotics and automation journals

Requirements

• PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 1-3 years experience performing experiments on robots to validate theoretical ideas
• 1-3 years experience conducting outreach
• 1-3 years experience programming