Inside Higher Ed
Sr Research Associate (HIL Simulation Systems Engineer)
Inside Higher Ed, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Overview
Sr Research Associate (HIL Simulation Systems Engineer) role at Inside Higher Ed. This position is in the Intelligent Robotics and Autonomous Systems (IRAS) Lab at the University of Cincinnati and involves designing, building, and validating a robotics-based Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation facility for testing spacecraft and robotic systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and external partners to support real-time systems, robotics integration, and software development from concept through hardware implementation and testing. This is a research grant funded position; continuation depends on the availability of sponsored research support. Because the research is funded by the U.S. Space Force, U.S. citizenship is required for the position.
Responsibilities
Design, construction, and testing of a robotics-based HIL simulation system in collaboration with faculty and students.
Develop and implement real-time hardware/software interfaces for robotic and sensor devices used in the HIL system.
Support real-time simulation software development and integration using MATLAB/Simulink, Quanser QUARC, ROS 2, Python, and C++.
Maintain and troubleshoot lab computing, communication, measurement, robotic hardware, and HIL process software.
Contribute to research reports, publications, and proposals, particularly in hardware design, data collection, and analysis.
Provide technical guidance and training to undergraduate and graduate students.
Assist in managing and maintaining lab equipment, including robots, sensors, and prototyping tools.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
Required Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in hardware-in-the-loop simulation, embedded robotic systems, or networked real-time system design.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Office environment with no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits Benefits include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission for you and eligible dependents.
Robust Retirement Plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP); UC contributes a portion of salary.
Real work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, and end-of-year paid time off.
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Competitive salary based on experience and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs; professional development & mentorship opportunities.
To learn more about UC careers, visit https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired, you must provide acceptable documents for I-9 verification. Questions about the recruiting process or accommodations can be directed to jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
Identifiers REQ: 100255
Additional SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE
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Sr Research Associate (HIL Simulation Systems Engineer) role at Inside Higher Ed. This position is in the Intelligent Robotics and Autonomous Systems (IRAS) Lab at the University of Cincinnati and involves designing, building, and validating a robotics-based Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation facility for testing spacecraft and robotic systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and external partners to support real-time systems, robotics integration, and software development from concept through hardware implementation and testing. This is a research grant funded position; continuation depends on the availability of sponsored research support. Because the research is funded by the U.S. Space Force, U.S. citizenship is required for the position.
Responsibilities
Design, construction, and testing of a robotics-based HIL simulation system in collaboration with faculty and students.
Develop and implement real-time hardware/software interfaces for robotic and sensor devices used in the HIL system.
Support real-time simulation software development and integration using MATLAB/Simulink, Quanser QUARC, ROS 2, Python, and C++.
Maintain and troubleshoot lab computing, communication, measurement, robotic hardware, and HIL process software.
Contribute to research reports, publications, and proposals, particularly in hardware design, data collection, and analysis.
Provide technical guidance and training to undergraduate and graduate students.
Assist in managing and maintaining lab equipment, including robots, sensors, and prototyping tools.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
Required Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in hardware-in-the-loop simulation, embedded robotic systems, or networked real-time system design.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Office environment with no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits Benefits include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission for you and eligible dependents.
Robust Retirement Plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP); UC contributes a portion of salary.
Real work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, and end-of-year paid time off.
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Competitive salary based on experience and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs; professional development & mentorship opportunities.
To learn more about UC careers, visit https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired, you must provide acceptable documents for I-9 verification. Questions about the recruiting process or accommodations can be directed to jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
Identifiers REQ: 100255
Additional SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE
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