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Posted: 22-Dec-21
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Designs, develops, tests and maintains applications or systems programs. Gathers and provides input on functional specifications and requirements. Supports business user questions/issues regarding applications and/or systems issues and availability. Develops and maintains technical documentation. May perform other related technical support for the department or college.
Software Engineer (Robot Test)
The National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking applicants for the position of Software Engineer in Robot Testing for existing and new projects. In this position, you will initially work on testing a complex robotic system. Your first system will be swarm of robots for finding objects in difficult field environments. Other systems you may assist with include a floating factory and other higher performance off-road autonomous vehicles.
Our team has members with diverse backgrounds both in robotics and other industries aligned to make robust software and firmware that is useful in the world. Projects we have developed range from industrial machine operator assist systems to agricultural productivity tools and beyond to other automation, autonomy, or safety systems. Your day to day work will include: evaluating new features for testability, integrating testing toolchains for simulator based testing, developing test plans for field testing, developing software tests.
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 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:
- Design, implement, document, troubleshoot, and automate tests for robot software
For example:- Work with autonomy algorithm developers on unit tests
- Integrate with DevOps tools like Jenkins
- Analyze and choose testing frameworks for new projects
- Develop test plans and procedures for in-field testing for real robots
- Develop integration tests that leverage a simulation platform
- Supervise and support technicians performing field tests
- Contribute to specifications of functional and non-functional requirements
- Participate in the development lifecycle including: design, code reviews, and full robot system testing.
- Travel to remote test sites
Required Qualifications:
- B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent experience (More is a bonus).
- 1-3+ years combined graduate academic and professional software development/quality experience.
- Demonstrated understanding and use of software engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Experience with scripting languages for testing and automation (Python preferred).
- Linux development experience.
- Solid technical communication skills.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- 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:
- Robot Software Testing
- Computer vision, robotics, machine learning, scientific computing, simulation, embedded, or graphics.
- Hardware in the Loop Testing
- Robot Operating System (ROS)
- ROSTest, ROSLaunch, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible
- Other DevOps technologies.
- C++ skills.
- Hardware Quality Assurance Experience
- Off Highway Vehicle Experience
- Data science or data management.
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. The most up-to-date information on CMU's COVID-19 mitigation requirements can be found here: Minimum Requirements to Return to Campus.
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Software/Applications Development/Engineering
Position Type
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