GRADUATE STUDENT-R&D - STUDENT ANALYST - STUDENT ENGINEER - Robotic Platforms
Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

The Robotics Platform Section specializes in electromechanical development for novel robotic and automated systems across a variety of industries. Our projects take robots to places they have never been, doing things they have never done.

Objectives of this Role:

• Support ongoing research and development projects to improve robotic capabilities through novel hardware implementations.
• Perform laboratory and/or field testing of hardware and/or software solutions for intelligent/autonomous systems.
• Contribute to the design and/or build of novel robotic and automated systems.
• Areas of research and development include robotic manipulation, mechatronics, and robotic mobility.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Develop hardware and/or software solutions for robotic and automated systems.
• Support preparation of technical documentation and presentation material for clients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop technical solutions.
• Coordinate technical tasks with project managers and engineering staff.
• Additional information about the type of work conducted by the Robotic Platforms Section can be found at: https://robotics.swri.org/

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or directly related degree field.
• 0 years: Coursework, project work and/or internship experience in robotics, autonomous systems, and/or mechatronics is required.
• Familiarity with C++, Python or ROS is required.
• Familiarity with computer aided design tools is required.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

For more information about this division, visit the Intelligent Systems home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.
For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

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