Technical Assistant; Software
| | More information about this job:
| | Overview:
| The Technology Solutions Group (TSG) of QinetiQ North America has an international reputation for developing and delivering innovative products and systems that perform under the most demanding conditions to government and private industry clients. The Technology Solutions Group offers a suite of services and products including:
Systems Engineering and Integration
Product Design, Process Systems Design, Production Equipment Development, Instrumentation & Control, Systems Integration, Analysis & Simulation, Human Factors, Nondestructive Inspection & Evaluation, Energy Systems, Food Processing Equipment, Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical
Research & Development
Advanced Materials, Electromagnetics & Electric Machines, Thermal Systems
Structures & Analysis, Embedded Software, Diagnostics & Prognostics
Sensors, Biomedical Products/Solutions, Medical Device Development
Products Including:
TALON® robots
LAST® add-on Armor
PADS® Our Precision Air Drop
Ears® gunshot detection systems
Dragon RunnerTM SUGVs.
SPO standoff suicide bomb detection systems
FluidScan-H handheld mid-infrared spectrometers for chemical analysis
| Responsibilities:
| Position Summary:
Foster-Miller is currently recruiting a Software Engineering Technical Assistant. This individual will assist in the development and deployment of unmanned ground vehicle technologies, with emphasis in two core areas: JAUS-compliant software products and complete robotic system development encompassing the integration of electrical, mechanical, computer hardware and software, communications, and sensor technologies. The Software Engineer should have an interest in fundamental research and development in the areas of perception, planning, navigation, and control for unmanned autonomous vehicles.
Qualifications:
Familiarity with computer vision, artificial intelligence, and robotics system design is a plus as is exposure to Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems (JAUS).
US citizenship required
Transportation:
Foster-Miller is NOT considered to be accessible by public transportation.
NOTE: Any external applicant will be subject to a pre-employment background check.