Job Description

The National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) at Carnegie Mellon University has an open position for a Robotics Simulation Engineer. You will work on challenging problems simulating robot sensors, manipulators, and autonomous vehicles. Your simulations will help to then build real-world robotic systems that perform useful work. Current projects involving simulation include: manipulation for logistics and material handling, virtual reality design of a large scale robot, image manipulation for testing computer vision algorithms, and projects with mobile robots. You will directly help to imagine, design, and make robots that deploy in the real world.

Why NREC?

You will have an impact in shaping the robotics revolution, collaborate with and learn from experts, and build your career in a very fast-growing field. As part of our team, you will develop solutions to solve industrial and government challenges, deploy your technology in real-world situations, work side-by-side with elite robotics experts, and develop a variety of cutting-edge technologies.

Have an Impact!

• Remove waste from farming = more food ( link )
• Make industrial processes environmentally friendly ( link )
• Make hazardous jobs safer ( link )
• Improve efficiency in industry & manufacturing ( link )
• Accelerate screening of pharmaceuticals ( link )
  
  

Take Control of Your Career!

• Select the career pathway that interests you
• Influence the direction of projects
• Supportive of a non-standard schedule
• Maintain work/life balance
• Switch between part-time and full-time as life demands
  
  

NREC is at the center of the robotics ecosystem in Pittsburgh, PA. With over 60 robotics companies, Pittsburgh has become the robotics capital of the world. Geek Wire calls it Robotics Row ; others call it Roboburgh . Join the leader in the most exciting time in robotics!

Join the best robotics R&D group

Join our talented team at NREC, an operating unit within the world-renowned Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University.

NREC has 20+ years of experience and is globally renowned for developing and deploying robots into many applications across multiple sectors, such as agriculture, mining, defense, energy, and manufacturing. We strive to provide solutions for real world challenges where automation and robots have greater impact on productivity and improve the safety and comfort of the labor force. Our unique expertise places us at the forefront of unmanned ground vehicle design, autonomy, sensing and perception, machine learning, machine vision, operator assistance, 3D mapping and position estimation. With over 120 robotics professionals, we can solve challenges that no other organization can.

NREC also leads in educational outreach through its Robotics Academy, which builds robotics curricula and software for K-12 and college-level students.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Develop simulation tools to facilitate the development and testing of robotic applications.
• Create, manage and deploy digital assets and virtual scenarios to assemble custom simulated environments.
• Create tools to configure and interface virtual environments and analyze simulated data.
• Participate in the software development process, including design and code reviews, taking personal ownership of the simulation implementations.
• Support team activities to gather requirements for simulated environments, system integration and project management.
• Generate documentation for simulation APIs and tools.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent experience, OR 3+ years of experience in research and/or software development for simulation environments, virtual reality or modern 3D graphics/game engines.
• Demonstrated understanding and basic use of software engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Proficient C++ skills.
• Solid technical communication skills.
• Demonstrated success working as part of a cross-functional team.
  
  

We especially want to hear from you if you have experience or qualifications in ANY of the following areas:

• Experience with scripting languages for quick prototyping (Python preferred).
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4.
• Experience with Gazebo, V-REP/CoppeliaSim, Carla or other simulation environments.
• Knowledge of physics simulation techniques/engines.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-loop simulation.
• Experience in Virtual/Augmented Reality and/or advanced human-computer interfaces.
• Experience using/interfacing with robotic sensors, such a stereo cameras or LIDARs.
• Knowledge of Computer Graphics techniques, physically based rendering or GPU programming.
• Knowledge of 3D digital modeling and animation tools.
• Linux development experience.
• Software Architecture development and requirements development.
  
  

Opportunities people at NREC have seized:

As a member of NREC, you have the opportunity to take control of your career. People in similar roles have shaped their careers to suit their interests and their needs.

• Becoming an in-depth expert in a technical area
• Leading projects and fostering client relationships
• Receiving mentoring from senior engineers and robotics experts
• Mentoring junior engineers
• Taking courses at Carnegie Mellon
• Staying connected with academic and recreational activities at Carnegie Mellon
• Transitioned into a robotics, program management, technical lead, or software architecture roles
• Performing consulting during off time
• Outreach to K-12 and college-level students
  
  

At NREC, we value diversity, support it, and thrive on it for the benefits of our organization, our employees and our community. Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

CMU’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Those granted an exemption must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements, including use of facial coverings, daily self-assessment and weekly Tartan Testing.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Engineering, Research and Project Scientists

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

More Information:

• Please visit “ Why Carnegie Mellon ” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
• Click here to view a listing of employee benefits
• Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran .
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