The Intelligent Systems Division develops automated and robotic solutions for commercial and government clients in multiple domains.
- Join the Robotics Department to contribute to building advanced capabilities, technologies and solutions in the field of industrial robotics and automation that solve real-world challenges faced by our customers.
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Lead novel Physical AI and Robotic application development with vision-language-action (VLA) 3D perception and complex surface reconstruction.
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Business development for new applications, industries, and clients for novel robotic capabilities; more specifically fabrication robotics (heavy industry, foundries, assembly, shipbuilding, etc).
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Technical leadership and project management of cutting edge robotics applications.
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Visit https://robotics.swri.org to learn about some of the work we do.
- Communicate effectively with internal team, external clients, and industry partners.
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Design, build, debug and implement robotic and automation solutions primarily using software skills.
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Lead technical role, project management, and customer engagement.
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Coordinate individual performance goals and objectives set by the organization as well as lead project teams to realize organizational objectives.
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Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
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Interact with customers to promote new business and develop technical requirements.
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Has a special focus on software design for industrial robotic manipulators and high degree-of-freedom mobile manipulators.
- Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or other robotics-related engineering degree. Fewer years of experience may be considered for those with graduate degrees.
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10-20 years: Relevant industry experience in robotic systems research and development in organizations to include a manufacturer, robotics company, robotics integrator, etc.
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10-20 years: Strong software skills; C++ or Python required.
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2-5 years: Robot Operating System (ROS) experience required.
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Strong communication skills.
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A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.
