Senior Research Associate

Job Description Candidates are sought for a Senior Research Associate affiliated with the Center for Marine Autonomy and Robotics at Virginia Tech . This appointment is for one year with extension to multiple years expected, but subject to availability of funds and performance evaluation. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in the design, fabrication, and deployment of a wide variety of marine robotic systems. Responsibilities include: Design, fabrication, and testing of electronic systems for autonomous underwater vehicles and other marine robotic systems Development of software for autonomous underwater vehicles and other marine robotic systems Development of navigation algorithms and navigation systems for small autonomous underwater vehicles Participate in systems integration of all subsystems of small autonomous underwater vehicles and other marine robotic systems Provide leadership in the development and execution of a supporting experimental test program Interact daily with a diverse team that includes members from industry, academia, and government Communicate with external research sponsors Prepare technical reports and peer-reviewed academic papers Required Qualifications Earned PhD degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline. Experience designing electronic subsystems for small autonomous underwater vehicles Experience developing software for autonomous underwater vehicles using C and the Autonomy Vehicle Library. Experience developing state-of-the-art autonomy algorithms (e.g., obstacle avoidance) and implementing the algorithms on small autonomous underwater vehicles; evidence by peer-reviewed academic publications. Experience deploying small autonomous underwater vehicles in the field. Preferred Qualifications Experience with battery management systems Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information Commensurate with Experience Review Date 02/29/2024 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact K Atkins at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.