Robotics and Autonomous System Designer Engineering Scientist
Core
Design, implement, and test autonomy algorithms for Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) using sonar data to enable obstacle avoidance, multi-agent decision making, and dynamic task replanning in complex environments.
Role type
Robotics and Autonomous System Designer Engineering Scientist
Builds
Autonomous decision-making algorithms and target recognition systems for UUVs
Domain
Underwater robotics and autonomous systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Sonar data processing, autonomy algorithm development, target recognition, data analysis, object-oriented programming, C/C++, Python, Matlab, Unix/Linux
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Engineering/Math/Applied Sciences, experience in autonomous vehicles or learning systems
Technologies
Sonar, Matlab, Python, C/C++, Unix/Linux
Responsibilities
Develop algorithms for obstacle avoidance and multi-agent decision making; conduct data analysis across acoustic systems; perform local in-water testing of algorithms; plan and coordinate field tests in ocean and riverine environments; document work for knowledge transfer; coordinate with external project performers.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC