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Robotics and Autonomous System Designer Engineering Scientist

Phase2 Technology, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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All Applicants Job Details: An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc. Please mark 'yes' on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing. Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories. UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Purpose As a Robotics and Autonomous System Designer, you will design, implement, and test algorithms for autonomous decision making on Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL), at ARL. Responsibilities Identify, research, and develop autonomy algorithms that use sonar data operating in complex environments to avoid obstacles, aid multi-agent decision making and dynamically replan current tasking and sorties. Design target recognition algorithms for finding objects in the environment and increasing situational awareness. Conduct data analysis across a range of acoustic systems, identifying anomalies and opportunities for improvement. Local in-water testing of generated algorithms, behaviors, and capabilities. Plan and coordinate field tests for algorithms in ocean, littoral, harbor, and riverine environments. Document work for knowledge transfer, consistency, and efficiency. Travel in support of data collection, system evaluation testing, and project meetings. External Coordination with project performers from other organizations. Develop system concepts and proposals as well as coordinate project execution with development staff. Other related functions as needed. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or other Applied Sciences. Demonstrated ability related to the development and application of robotics, autonomy, or machine learning algorithms. Demonstrated ability with implementation and testing of data processing algorithms. Demonstrated ability using object-oriented programming languages. Demonstrated ability with analysis software packages such as Matlab or Python and general programming languages such as C/C++ or Python. Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems. Applicant must be highly organized, have excellent attention to detail, and possess sound scientific judgment. The position will require effective management of their own time with the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously. Regular and punctual attendance in the workplace is required. US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in Engineering, Math, or Applied Sciences with emphasis in autonomous vehicles, robotics, learning systems, data analysis. Three or more years of related experience. Cumulative GPA of 3.0. Salary Range $104,000-$174,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications Working Conditions Standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Some weekend, evening, and holiday work Possible interstate/intrastate travel Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Unofficial college transcripts The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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