- Design, fabrication, and testing of electronic systems for autonomous underwater vehicles and other marine robotic systems
- Development of software for autonomous underwater vehicles and other marine robotic systems
- Development of navigation algorithms and navigation systems for small autonomous underwater vehicles
- Participate in systems integration of all subsystems of small autonomous underwater vehicles and other marine robotic systems
- Provide leadership in the development and execution of a supporting experimental test program
- Interact daily with a diverse team that includes members from industry, academia, and government
- Communicate with external research sponsors
- Prepare technical reports and peer-reviewed academic papers
- Earned M.S. degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Experience designing electronic subsystems for small autonomous underwater vehicles
- Experience developing software for autonomous underwater vehicles using C++ and the Autonomy Vehicle Library.
- Experience developing navigation systems for small autonomous underwater vehicles.
- Experience deploying small autonomous underwater vehicles in the field.
- Experience with battery management systems
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Research Associate - Blacksburg, United States - State of Virginia
Description
Job DescriptionCandidates are sought for a Research Associate affiliated with the Center for Marine Autonomy and Robotics at Virginia Tech ).
This appointment is for one year with extension to multiple years expected, but subject to availability of funds and performance evaluation.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in the design, fabrication, and deployment of a wide variety of marine robotic systems.
Responsibilities include:
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Review Date
02/28/2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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