Senior Robotics Engineer

7 days ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Full time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Robotics Engineer to join our team in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. This tenure-track faculty position is focused on autonomy, navigation, and mapping.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will have a PhD in mechanical engineering or a closely related field and a strong record of academic accomplishments. We are looking for someone with a proven ability to work collaboratively and contribute to interdisciplinary research and instruction.

About Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Our motto is Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), and we aim to integrate strengths in robotics, computer vision, machine learning, and control systems to drive forward the state-of-the-art in autonomous technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct research in autonomy, navigation, and mapping
  • Teach core courses in robotics and controls
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
  • Contribute to interdisciplinary research and instruction

About the Location

Our main campus is located in Blacksburg, VA, which is consistently ranked among the country's best places to live. We also have a program in the Washington, D.C., area that offers unique proximity to government and industry partners.

Educational Requirements

A PhD in mechanical engineering or a closely related field is required.

Estimated Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year



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