Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

COMPUTER SCIENTIST - ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Robotic Autonomy

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) • $80K — $110K *
San Antonio, TX 78228In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in relevant engineering field
  • 0-3 years of relevant experience, internships, or academic project work
  • Strong software development skills in C++ and Python
  • Experience with robotic systems like UGV, AMR, CAV, UAS
  • Familiar with ROS 2 or similar middleware
  • Knowledge of safety-critical systems and sensor technologies
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support R&D projects focused on safety and mobility improvements
  • Develop software for UGVs, AMRs, CAVs, and UAS
  • Integrate hardware/software systems for real-world applications
  • Conduct all phases of development including requirements and testing
  • Initiate advanced R&D programs and interact with clients
  • Prepare technical presentations and reports
  • Participate in planning with project managers and technical teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in robotics
  • Engage in diverse projects across multiple platforms
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Potential for involvement in client-facing technical engagements.
Full Job Description
  • Support ongoing research and development projects to improve safety and mobility in a variety of areas through the use of emerging technologies.
  • Serve as a researcher and software developer on teams developing hardware and software solutions for technology areas including uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), connected automated vehicles (CAVs), and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS).
  • Develop, test, and deploy robotic/autonomy systems involving perception, localization, navigation, and/or control for vehicle systems with varying degrees of autonomy in both structured and unstructured environments.
  • Develop novel concepts and technologies related to mobile robotic material handling in unstructured environments, multi-vehicle/multi-robot system coordination and cooperation, robotic platforms operating in unique environments/applications.
  • Additional information about the type of work conducted can be found at: https://www.swri.org/markets/automotive-transportation/automotive/autonomous-vehicle-research-testing and https://robotics.swri.org

  • Participate in all phases of development cycle, including requirements definition, hardware/software systems design, implementation, testing, and integration.
  • Develop software systems to enable UGV, AMR, CAV, UAS, and other robotic applications.
  • Support hardware/software integration, configuration, testing, and deployment of UGV, AMR, CAV, UAS and other robotic systems and applications in real-world settings.
  • Initiate advanced research and development programs, interact with clients, make technical presentations, prepare technical reports.
  • Regularly participate in planning and communication of technical tasks with project managers, technical leads, clients, and technical team.

  • Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field will be considered
  • 0-3 years: BS candidates must have relevant academic coursework and project experience and/or internship experience. MS and PhD candidates must have relevant research experience. Experience with robotic systems, such as UGV, AMR, CAV, UAS, and/or other robotic platforms required.
  • Strong software development skills and experience developing with C++ and Python in a Linux environment. Experience with ROS 2 or similar middleware. Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve issues, design and conduct diagnostic experiments, and interpret experimental results.
  • Experience with design and development of software for safety critical systems. Familiarity with sensors, such as cameras and lidars.
  • Ability to safely operate, drive, enter/exit vehicles quickly and safely, climb vehicle ladders, navigate around cables and crawl into vehicle interior spaces.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and able to work well individually and as part of a team.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.

About Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is a non-profit research and development organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The institute was founded in 1947 and has since grown to employ over 3,000 people across multiple locations in the United States. SwRI provides research and development services to a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and energy. The institute's research areas include automation and data systems, chemistry and chemical engineering, and space science and engineering. SwRI has a long history of working with government agencies, including NASA and the Department of Defense, as well as private companies.
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