"Assistant Research Engineer"

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 - $160,000

Description

The Johns Hopkins University Agile and Intelligent Robotics Laboratory (https://airo.lcsr.jhu.edu/) seeks a Robotics Research Engineer/Scientist to lead the development of aerial robotic systems.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated engineer, expected to work independently and in a group environment with faculty and students. The applicant will be expected to work across the entire flight stack, including mechanical and electrical flight hardware, firmware, and software, and across the entire system life cycle, including conceptualization, design, fabrication, and test. The individual should also have familiarity with common open source autopilot software solutions (e.g., Ardupilot and PX4) and user interfaces (e.g., Mission Planner and Q-Ground Control).

This individual should be proficient in computer-aided design (either ProE or Solidworks), and be familiar with firmware and software development, preferably using the Robot Operating System (ROS).

Projects focus on development of aerial and aquatic robotic systems, especially on systems operating under extreme conditions and at extreme flight envelopes.

Experience with aerial robotic systems, aerial vehicle design, rapid prototyping, and robot software development/integration are preferred.

Assignments include:

• Handle multiple priorities.
• Interface with faculty, students, engineers, designers, and lab personnel.
• Research, design, and validate aerial vehicle designs.
• Analyze problems, provide solutions, and provide support.
• Document designs, assembly procedures, and installation protocols.
• Travel to research sites (requirement fluctuates but will generally be <10%).
• Laboratory safety, training, and management.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Candidates with significant experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechatronic system design and fabrication.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles needed to design, fabricate, and validate work.
• Strong background in aerial vehicle design and fabrication.
• Experience in material selection and mechanical design principles.
• Demonstrated computer modeling/computer aided design experience.
• Basic knowledge and capability in manufacturing processes, both traditional (lathe, mill, casting, etc.) and modern (laser cutter, 3D printing, etc.).
• Background in firmware and software development for robotic and/or aerial systems.
• Familiarity with electronics systems and components for aerial vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working on or with aerial robotic systems.
• Preference for strong fabrication background.
• Preferred ProE/Solidworks experience.
• Knowledge of engineering best practices.
• Experience with Ardupilot or PX4 autopilot firmware and software development using ROS. Prior experience flight testing aerial vehicles.
• Experience with fixed-wing aerial vehicles.

Application Instructions

This full-time position is open immediately. Interested applicants should apply online via Interfolio using the Apply Now button below. Please include a detailed resume and at least three references.

For Further Information Contact

Ada Simari

Administrator

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Johns Hopkins University

asimari@jhu.edu