Robotics Software Engineer

Company: University of maryland

Location: College Park

Closing Date: 20/10/2024

Salary: £100 - £125 Per Annum

Hours: Full Time

Type: Permanent

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Job Requirements / Description

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.

The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND.

The Robotics Software Engineer primarily supports UROC’s lead Project Engineer, faculty researchers, and student researchers at UMD’s Maryland Robotics Center (MRC) in pursuit of a project using multiple drones in an autonomous Multi-Agent System (MAS) to assist first responders in quickly reacting to an active shooter in an urban, campus environment. This MAS will leverage cutting-edge autonomy algorithms and stacks developed at UMD and employ 5G networks for command and control. This project is funded by an entrepreneurial donor interested in finding applications for these technologies as the foundation of a future enterprise. Intellectual property developed and experience gained may position the incumbent well for a ground-level role in a future startup.

The position also supports software development for a variety of autonomous MAS in other MRC-led projects working on diverse projects involving aerial and ground robots working together to solve a range of problems.

The successful candidate will be trained as a professional Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS, or drone) pilot and will participate in field experiments and operations involving MRC-focused and other projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; or
2-yr degree plus two additional years of relevant experience; or
No degree plus four additional years of relevant experience.

Experience:

Two years’ experience in software development (can include time as a student)
Be available to travel up to 20% of the time.

Preferences:

3+ years’ experience (professional or student/academic) including many or all of:
Robot Operating System (ROS) or similar robotics software
C
Python
Git
Docker
Experience working physically with robotics systems, drones in particular

Physical Demands:

Much of the work is performed in an aircraft hangar and outdoor environment.
Physical demands associated with this position include walking, lifting, and carrying heavy materials (up to 55 lbs), two-person lifts of up to 100 lbs, bending over to set up equipment and record field data, lifting and transporting shipping crates for test equipment, maneuvering cargo dollies.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

Diversity Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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