Sandia National Laboratories · 17 hours ago
Postdoctoral Appointee - Robotics/Automation for Uncrewed Systems and Autonomy R&D, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
New GradSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams focused on cutting-edge work. The successful Postdoctoral appointee will lead the development of novel solutions for robotic and automated systems, engaging in R&D from applied research to operational system delivery.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop novel algorithms for autonomous perception, planning, and action for the control of various mechatronic systems
Perform data analysis and algorithm development for advanced manufacturing and automation challenges to include fabrication, materials development, assembly, inspection and certification
Develop and field novel robots, actuators, and autonomous control systems
Work as part of multidisciplinary science and engineering teams doing cutting edge research and technology development to support the nation's security needs
Execute technical work with excellence to include participating in the development of competitive funding proposals, and publishing results in peer reviewed journals
Qualification
Required
PhD acquired within the last 5 years in or related to Robotics /Mechanical / Electrical / Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or similar, with a focus on automation, autonomy, and/or robotic systems
Experience developing software algorithms and/or applications and/or development and realization of hardware
Algorithm development or programming experience with one or more of the following: C, C++, Matlab, Python or similar languages
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-Clearance
Preferred
Experience developing and implementing challenging engineering solutions for end users, including experience with designing and integrating mechatronic hardware/software systems
Strong software development fundamentals, including one or more of the following: Languages: Python and C+
Experience with Git workflows
Experience with Docker environments
Familiarity with ROS and/or ROS2
Experience with optical sensing
Experience with fiducial generation and detection algorithms (e.g. for Apriltags, QR-codes, or similar)
Understanding of camera calibration, image registration, image manipulation, and image processing
Experience implementing advanced multi-sensor perception system
Experience with multi-object control and/or tracking algorithms
Training and/or developing machine learning algorithms for object classification, target recognition, and anomaly detection and characterization
Experience with reinforcement learning for control of robotic systems or for multi-agent coordination
Experience with communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, TCP/IP, EtherCAT) and physical layers (Wired, RF, Optical)
Dynamic systems modeling and/or optimization
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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