Senior Research Engineer I

Texas A&M University System Offices

Bryan, Texas, United States
Base: $6,251.00 - $10,000.00 pm commensurate with ...
Multi-agent coordination architecture design
Python and c++ embedded systems development
Ros2 middleware integration experience
The Senior Research Engineer I serves as a lead technical architect driving the high-level design of autonomy stacks for coordinated, heterogeneous fleets in complex environments

Job Summary

  • The Senior Research Engineer I serves as a lead technical architect driving the high-level design of autonomy stacks for coordinated, heterogeneous fleets in complex environments.
  • This role requires developing robust Python/C++ code for embedded hardware and integrating diverse platforms ranging from tactical UTVs to autonomous helicopters using ROS2 middleware.
  • The position offers a competitive benefits package including health benefits, a defined benefit retirement plan through TRS, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.

Matching Summary

The Senior Research Engineer I serves as a lead technical architect driving the high-level design of autonomy stacks for coordinated, heterogeneous fleets in complex environments.

Salary

Base: $6,251.00 - $10,000.00 per month commensurate with experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, defined benefit retirement plan, tuition assistance, wellness programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Multi-agent coordination architecture design
  • Python and C++ embedded systems development
  • ROS2 middleware integration experience
  • Decentralized communication framework prototyping
  • Field testing of heterogeneous vehicle fleets

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with tactical UTV and military-grade UGV platforms
  • Ability to translate academic research into field-deployable code
  • Strategic thinking for technology transition and scaling
  • Mentoring capabilities for research staff
  • Technical proposal development for research sponsors

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in applicable field or equivalent experience
  • Six years of related experience in robotics or autonomy
  • Must be able to obtain US Department of War Security Clearance
  • Restricted to US citizens only

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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