Robotics and Autonomous System Engineering Associate
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 Engineer (UUV autonomy)
Builds
Autonomous decision-making algorithms and target recognition systems for underwater vehicles
Domain
Defense/Aerospace, Underwater Robotics, Acoustic Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Robotics, autonomy algorithms, machine learning, data processing algorithms, object-oriented programming, analysis software (Matlab/Python), C/C++, Python, Unix/Linux
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Engineering/Math/Applied Sciences, experience in autonomous vehicles/robotics/learning systems, high GPA
Technologies
Matlab, Python, C/C++, Unix/Linux
Responsibilities
Research and develop autonomy algorithms using sonar data for obstacle avoidance and multi-agent decision making; Design target recognition algorithms for object detection; Conduct data analysis across acoustic systems to identify anomalies; Perform local in-water testing of algorithms and capabilities; Aid field tests in ocean, littoral, harbor, and riverine environments; Document work for knowledge transfer
Seniority
Associate (Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC)