Robotics Technologist II

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Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

Wanted: A Robotics Technologist II with skills in software, machine vision and deep learning as they apply to robotic systems or remote sensing.

Opportunity: To work with an enthusiastic multi-disciplinary workforce that originates and executes robotics technology development and space flight projects for terrestrial and planetary exploration applications. This role is focused on developing algorithms and software to support simulation of aerospace, planetary and military robotic vehicles in support of JPL (and other) missions. The candidate would need to work with various projects and translate their needs to configure the simulation and support any additional capabilities that the project might need.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline with a minimum of 3 years of Robotics experience; or a Master’s degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 1 years of experience; or Ph.D. in a related discipline with a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience.
• Some hands‑on experience in software, machine vision, deep learning, or robotics
• Proficient in C, C++ and Python
• Exposure to algorithm development in areas such as state estimation, mapping, deep learning and machine vision
• Familiarity with real-time robotics and machine vision concepts such as localization, feature detection and tracking, optical flow, segmentation, structure from motion, state estimation and other robotic skills for motion estimation and planning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to facilitate inter-team information flow and to support review of team products
• Contact information for at least three professional reference writers.

Desired Qualifications:

• Development of software for embedded applications
• Experience (coursework or projects) applying deep learning to working robotic systems

• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment and learn from senior engineering staff
• Understanding of applicable industry and/or academic practices and standards in software engineering. 

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.

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The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training.

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.

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