Job Description

At the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) it is our engineers and technicians who drive the breakthroughs that define our success. Our technical staff collaborates closely with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to design build and deploy sophisticated robotic solutions that address complex challenges in industrial commercial and government sectors. Each project benefits from their expertise creativity and hands-on problem-solving fueling progress and innovation across the organization.

As part of our dedicated team you will work alongside world-class robotics professionals committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and redefining ideas into solutions for real-world applications. We foster a culture of professionalism respect and collaboration offering a flexible and encouraging environment where you can sharpen your skills lead impactful projects and take control of your career development.

We are seeking a motivated roboticist to help develop and deploy the next generation of mobile manipulation systems for real-world applications. Youll bridge research and industry by transforming advanced robotic concepts into robust production-ready technologies. The work emphasizes hands-on development integration and deployment of systems that combine perception planning and control to address impactful challenges in areas including logistics manufacturing and automated science. If youre passionate about building real robots that make a measurable difference in the world wed love to hear from you.

Note : this is a fixed-term position for up to 8 weeks.

Your primary responsibilities are:

• Developing algorithms for perception-aided control of manipulators on mobile robots for real world applications
• Prototyping in scripting languages
• Transitioning applications to deployment with production quality code
• Designing developing documenting testing troubleshooting and maintaining software applications and integrated systems
• Interacting with sponsors for planning application support and reporting purposes
• Surveying literature and implementing innovative techniques to take on exciting problems
• Following protocols for team software development (peer reviews of designs and code unit and system testing version control bug tracking integrated documentation)
• Developing documenting and applying software system testing troubleshooting and verification procedures
• Collaboration with engineers with varied skills including communication co-design and joint decision making
  

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or equivalent experience (M.S. or PhD is a bonus).
• 1-3 years combined graduate academic and professional software development experience
• Experience with 3D perception (LiDAR stereo vision RGB-D point cloud processing)
• Knowledge of kinematics dynamics and control of manipulators
• Strong background in at least one of
  • Motion planning (MoveIt OMPL RRT* etc.)
  • Grasp/manipulation planning or whole-body control
• Strong C skills
• Experience with scripting languages for quick prototyping of computer vision applications (Python or Matlab preferred)
• Linux development experience
• Knowledge of basic software engineering principles
• Technical communication skill
• Demonstrated success collaborating alongside a multi-functional team

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs fitness center access and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available explore our Benefits page .

At Carnegie Mellon we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials we evaluate the role and responsibilities your valuable work experience and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; its about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh PA

Job Function

Engineering Research and Project Scientists

Position Type

Staff Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

More Information:

• Please visit to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.

• Click here to view a listing of employee benefits

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

Required Experience:

IC

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Fixed term contract, Work experience placement, Flexible hours

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