Robotics and Embedded Electronics Engineering Scientist

Job Posting Title:

Robotics and Embedded Electronics Engineering Scientist

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Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

Hardware and firmware design and robotics electrical engineering for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Design embedded electronics hardware containing microcontrollers, A/D converters, power supplies, etc.; including schematics, board layout, fabrication, and troubleshooting. This hardware will support sonar, radio, and navigation system projects.

• Robotics electrical design, testing, and debugging

• Design, develop, and test real-time embedded software applications under various operating systems including Linux and Android.

• Create supporting documentation for hardware and software designed to support ATL projects.

• Participate in data collection exercises, data management, and data analysis.

• Support the installation and testing of equipment in field locations.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, or other related field. 

• Three years of related experience.

• Experience in designing digital and analog electronics hardware and developing software applications in an embedded environment.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, and managing their time. This position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and good communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Applicant must be able to work under pressure and accept supervision with regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Selected applicant is subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at level appropriate to project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years' experience in the development of electrical engineering, test or production systems. 

• Experience with implementation of compact battery operated equipment utilizing both analog and digital circuitry. 

• Experience with robotics and electro-mechanical systems including motors, servos and actuators. 

• Experience with embedded computers such as Raspberry Pi and NVIDIA Jetson. 

• Experience in design synthesis utilizing programmable logic and embedded processors with programmable logic devices. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of CAD tools including SPICE, PowerLogic, PowerPCB, design tools for Xilinx and Altera programmable logic devices, VisualDSP++, Cross Core, IAR Embedded Workbench and Code Composer Studio. 

• Demonstrated knowledge in any of the following: C, C++, Java, Android, Linux, real time operating systems, version control systems, defect tracking systems, unit testing.

• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: acoustics, signal processing, detection theory, pattern recognition and classification, image processing, radio communications. 

• Prior work experience in professional or research oriented software development.

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

General Notes

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.

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