Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

COMPUTER SCIENTIST - ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Robotic Autonomy

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer/Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science
  • 0-2 years experience; internships or relevant projects for BS; research for MS
  • Strong software development skills, preferably in C++ or C#
  • Systems engineering experience preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Participate in all phases of development including design and testing
  • Develop software for UGV, CAV, industrial robotics, and UAS applications
  • Support integration and deployment of hardware/software systems in real-world settings
  • Initiate R&D programs and prepare technical presentations and reports

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Flexible work environment
Full Job Description
Objectives of this Role:

  • Serve as a researcher and software developer on teams developing hardware and software solutions for technology areas such as uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs), connected and automated vehicles (CAVs), uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), and industrial robots, among others.
  • Develop, test, and deploy hardware and software systems related to perception, localization, navigation, communication, and/or control for systems with varying degrees of autonomy or intelligence (e.g., driverless cars, automated off-road ground vehicles, industrial robots, UAS).
  • Develop novel concepts and technologies related to mobile robotics, industrial robotics, and mobile manipulation.
  • Additional information about the type of work conducted by the Robotic Autonomy Section can be found at: https://www.swri.org/industries/autonomous-vehicle-research-testing


Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

  • Participate in all phases of the development cycle, including requirements definition, hardware/software systems design, implementation, testing, and integration.
  • Develop software systems to enable UGV, CAV, industrial robotics, and/or UAS applications.
  • Support integration, configuration, testing, and deployment of UGV, CAV, industrial robot, and/or UAS hardware and software systems and applications in real-world settings.
  • Support and eventually initiate advanced research and development programs, interact with clients, make technical presentations, prepare technical reports.


Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering.
  • 0-2 years: BS candidates must have relevant academic coursework and project experience and/or internship experience. MS candidates must have relevant research experience.
  • Strong software development skills and experience required (preferably object-oriented programming language, such as C++ and/or C#).
  • Systems engineering experience or exposure preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well individually and as a member of a technical project team.
  • Ability to safely operate, drive, enter/exit vehicles quickly and safely, climb vehicle ladders, navigate around cables and crawl into vehicle interior spaces.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.


Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

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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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