Carnegie Mellon University

Field Test Engineer - Robotics Institute

Carnegie Mellon University$70K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • 3-5 years of research experience required.
  • 3-5 years in a research lab environment.
  • 3-5 years with research methodology.
  • 3-5 years of experience in data collection and analysis.
  • Strong analytical skills necessary.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Attend and participate in team operational meetings.
  • Collect, verify, and manage data; perform data analysis and produce reports.
  • Complete tasks within designated timeframes.
  • Contribute to project planning and coordinate large project portions.
  • Maintain administrative records and track budgets.
  • Manage drone aircraft operations and ensure flight safety.
  • Design experiments and protocols with some supervision.

Benefits

  • OSHA Hazardous Materials Safety Training provided.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge robotics technology.
  • Engagement in a collaborative research environment.
Full Job Description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Field Test Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.

We are seeking creative and energetic Field Test Engineer that will Under general supervision, designs experiments and research protocols. Performs complex analysis to report results

Responsibilities:

  • Attend team operational meetings as requested.

  • Collects, verifies and manages data. Performs data analysis in order to produce reports. Documents and processes results. Develops quantitative models.

  • Complete assigned tasks within a certain time allotment.

  • Contributes to overall project planning and acts as lead to coordinate portions of a large project or study. Ensures project deadlines are met.

  • Maintains administrative records. Tracks and adheres to established budgets.

  • Manage a system of drone aircraft ensuring safe flight activities and operational documentation for all flight tests.

  • May program software in support of job functions.

  • With some supervision, designs experiments and research protocols.

  • Writes and edits recommendations and reports.

  • Other duties as assigned.

A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor Degree

  • Strong Analytical Skills

  • Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills

  • Strong Problem-Solving and Reasoning Skills

  • 3-5 Years of Research Experience

  • 3-5 Years of Research Lab Experience

  • 3-5 Years of Research Methodology Experience

  • 3-5 Years of Data Collection and Analysis Experience

Training:

  • OSHA - Hazardous Materials Safety Training

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Researchers

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information: 

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  • Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

About Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that was founded in 1900. The university is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is known for its programs in computer science, engineering, and the arts. Carnegie Mellon has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields. The university has a strong focus on research and has partnerships with a number of companies and organizations. Carnegie Mellon is consistently ranked among the top universities in the United States.
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