Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

ENGINEER - COMPUTER SCIENTIST - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Robotics Engineer

Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar field.
  • 0-5 years of relevant experience; internships, co-op, or academic research in robotics required.
  • Experience in robotics, applied machine learning, perception, or hardware design preferred.
  • Strong programming skills in C++ or Python; familiarity with Robot Operating System (ROS) preferred.
  • Proven operational or research experience with software solutions required.
  • Excellent communication skills necessary.
  • U.S. citizenship and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate with internal teams, external clients, and industry partners effectively.
  • Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to create technical solutions.
  • Develop software/hardware solutions for robotic systems.
  • Design, build, debug, and implement tasks at client facilities.
  • Set and coordinate performance goals and objectives as per organizational standards.
  • Assist in proposal writing and cost estimation processes.
  • Engage with customers to foster new business opportunities and clarify project requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
  • Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance services.
Full Job Description
Objectives of this Role:

  • Contribute to solving real-world challenges by building advanced capabilities, technologies, and solutions in the field of industrial robotics and automation.
  • Support software/controls development, perception, hardware integration, and testing on industrial robots and custom automation hardware.
  • Be part of a team with some of the brightest minds in industrial robotics.
  • Find new applications, industries, and clients for novel automation capabilities.
  • Activities will include work primarily at SwRI facilities/laboratories.
  • Meetings, as well as deployment efforts, may occur at commercial and government client facilities.
  • Visit https://robotics.swri.org to learn about some of the work we do.


Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

  • Communicate effectively with internal team, external clients, and industry partners.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop technical solutions, and coordinate technical tasks with project managers and engineering staff.
  • Develop software and/or hardware solutions for robotic and automated systems.
  • Development tasks include: design, build, debug, and implementation at client facilities.
  • Coordinate individual performance goals and objectives set by the organization.
  • Assist in preparing proposals and cost estimates.
  • Interact with customers to promote new business and develop technical requirements for projects.
  • Special focus of motion planning, 3D perception/processing, industrial robotic manipulators, surface reconstruction, applied machine learning, and/or hardware design.


Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or other robotics-related degree.
  • 0-5 years: BS candidates must have relevant academic research and/or internship experience. MS and PhD candidates must have completed graduate work related to robotics, machine learning, or mechatronics.
  • Experience with robotics, applied machine learning, perception, and/or hardware design through prior industry employment or an internship, co-op, student competition team, or graduate research is required.
  • Strong software skills; C++ or Python required; Robot Operating System (ROS) experience preferred.
  • Operational and/or research experience with software is required.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • 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

For more information about this division, visit the Intelligent Systems home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here .
For benefits information at all other locations, click here .

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.
Learn more about Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
Size
3,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

More Technical Services Jobs

Find similar ENGINEER - COMPUTER SCIENTIST - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Robotics Engineer jobs: