Job Description
Who We Are: The Robotics Department develops industrial robotic, automated, and autonomous solutions for government and commercial clients across a wide range of industries. Objectives of this Role: Work as part of a technical team to solving real-world challenges by building advanced capabilities, technologies, and solutions in the field of industrial robotics and automation. Work on projects supporting innovative 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. Research and uncover new applications, industries, and clients for novel automation capabilities. Work primarily at SwRI facilities/laboratories as well as attend meetings, and contribute to deployment efforts which may occur at commercial and government client facilities. Visit 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 a multidisciplinary team to develop technical solutions, and coordinate technical tasks with project managers and engineering staff. Develop software solutions for robotic and automated systems to include designing, building, debugging, and implementing these systems at client facilities. Drive 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, and/or applied machine learning. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Robotics, 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 industrial robotic manipulators. Experience with robotics, applied machine learning, and/or perception 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. Experience deploying software solutions onto hardware is preferred. Strong communication skills. A valid/clear driver's license is required.