GRADUATE STUDENT-R&D - STUDENT ENGINEER - Robotic Intelligence

Who We Are: The Robotic Intelligence Section of the Robotics Department develops technologies for uncrewed ground and aerial vehicles (UGVs and UAVs), automated material handling and transit, and connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) for government and commercial clients. Objectives of this Role: Support ongoing research and development projects related to autonomous navigation and mobility; communication and data sharing; position, navigation, and timing (PNT); and AI and cyber-physical systems, among others. Perform laboratory and/or field testing of hardware and/or software solutions for intelligent/autonomous or other cyber-physical systems. Areas of R&D include uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs), connected and automated vehicles (CAVs), uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), physical AI and other intelligent systems. Summer 2027 Student / Graduate Student position. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Develop hardware and/or software solutions for intelligent/autonomous systems (connected vehicles, automated vehicles, uncrewed ground vehicles, uncrewed aerial systems, physical AI). Support laboratory and field testing of intelligent/autonomous systems. Coordinate technical tasks with project managers and engineering staff. Support preparation of technical documentation and presentation material. Requirements: Must be pursuing a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Robotics. Undergraduate students must be Seniors or rising Seniors. 0 years: Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, AI/Physical AI, and/or intelligent communications (802.11, 5G, 6G, mmWave, etc.). Knowledge and understanding of object-oriented programming (e.g., C/C++, etc.) and Robot Operating System (ROS). Ability to safely operate, drive, enter/exit vehicles quickly and safely, climb vehicle ladders, navigate around cables and crawl into vehicle interior spaces. A valid/clear driver's license is required.