Controls/Embedded Software Engineer-Robotics

About the Role

Join a team creating novel robotic & mechatronic devices for diverse applications in military, medical, & scientific research fields. Participate in all aspects of control systems design & embedded software engineering including architecture definition, requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, & documentation. Software ranges from low level device drivers & motor commutation to communications, power management & high-level applications controlling robotic devices. Must be comfortable with hands-on debugging that spans the mechanical, electrical, & control system domains typical of robotic systems. Must be able to work independently; to lead software development projects of moderate to high complexity & to work in a highly-collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, & SKILLS:
• C/C++/Python software development
• Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System)
• Proficiency with Git/Github
• Real-time programming under Linux
• Familiarity with Linux command line tools
• Design and implementation of control algorithms
• Experience with Matlab/Octave/Python (NumPy/SciPy/Matplotlib)
• Development of device drivers and board support packages
• Experience with communications protocols and peripherals (RS232/422/485, CAN, TCP/IP, etc.)
• Familiarity with instrumentation & tools required for debug, test and integration of embedded systems, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
• Able and willing to learn new concepts and skills quickly
• Experience with motor control and sensor interfacing
• Experience with electronics design (Altium or similar) is desired

Qualifications

• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, Mechanical or Electrical engineering, Physics or a related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience Required Skills
• Experience with motion planning
• Experience with unmanned ground vehicles
• Experience with localization, mapping, and autonomous navigation
• Experience with software safety

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities