Senior Research Associate
2 months ago
Job Summary
The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Robotics Engineer - Autonomous Vehicle Research. As a member of our team, you will play a key role in developing innovative solutions for autonomous vehicle research and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop software for autonomous vehicle control and perception systems
- Develop and implement advanced data acquisition systems for autonomous vehicles
- Collaborate with research teams to develop technology deployment strategies
- Work independently with minimal supervision to design and develop complex systems
- Supervise and mentor junior team members as needed
Requirements
- Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or comparable field
- PhD in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or comparable field (for Senior Research Associate rank)
- Experience with C++, Python, and/or similar modern programming languages
- Experience with Gnu/Linux and interfacing with various computer components, peripherals, and sensors
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong writing and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with autonomous vehicle technologies
- Experience with ROS/ROS2
- Experience with real-time data collection
- Experience with firmware development
- Experience with actuator control
About the Commonwealth of Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia is a leading global research institution, conducting over $500 million in research annually. We are dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity, and are committed to making a positive impact in the world.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Commonwealth of Virginia is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status.
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