Systems Engineer, Robotics - NREC

Come build robots and teams with us! We are seeking System Engineer applicants to collaborate with other leaders at Carnegie Mellon University's (National Robotics Engineering Center, in Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh. In this role, you will work on projects from conception through deployment and lead team collaboration using a pragmatic system engineering approach in a rapid development environment.

At times, you may support one large project or several smaller development efforts. This role is critical to establishing the appropriate level of rigor for each unique project while meeting standards for excellence. Successful applicants will take initiative, be curious, seek excellence, and help their teams overcome all sorts of challenges. You likely have experience that spans several subject areas while being deeper in one.

Projects you may contribute in could range from machine operator assist systems or agricultural productivity tools to automation, autonomy, or safety systems in commercial or government domains.

Your primary responsibilities are to:

• Define high-level and detailed requirements, establish priorities, and deliver projects successfully through collaboration with key partners, business managers, and engineers to build consensus around architectural solutions,

• Lead team members in effort analysis, issue resolution, change and risk management, quality assurance making use of tracking tools, methods, and software development systems such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and other custom tools.

• Lead creation and maintenance of engineering documentation and model-based system engineering artifacts over the entire project lifecycle for systems that span several hardware and software fields at an appropriate level of fidelity.

• Perform and guide engineering tasks including design and trade studies.

• Execute and support system testing and functional demonstrations.

• Perform project management tasks including scheduling, staffing, and budgeting in collaboration with project manager for large projects or independently for smaller projects.

• Contribute to organization-wide methods and standard methodologies for system and project engineering.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

• 4+ years of professional experience which includes demonstrated systems engineering skills

• Demonstrated success in leading, working, and collaborating within a team

• Self-motivated, curious, and failure-seeking to achieve continuous improvements and solve problems

• Demonstrated ability to apply critical big picture thinking in completing tasks

• Highly organized with the ability to work on multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and remain agile given changing priorities

• Practices attention to detail, respect for documentation accuracy, and information sharing

• Energetic and hands-on leader

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with the development of a complex system such as for robotics and automation in a variety of industries, power plant design, rail control systems, automotive systems, or similar.

• Experience with development operations, configuration management, quality assurance, procurement management, or release management

• Software development experience

• Experience with procurement of custom equipment or services and acceptance of procured items

• Experience with applying industry standards and verification and validation methods

• Experience with system modeling and requirements management tools and methods

• Experience with use of engineering development tools typical for each subject area including software version control (git), project task tracking (Jira), and data and document/design configuration systems (various)

• Experience with scoping of development projects and use of project tracking tools

Why NREC?

You will have an impact in shaping the robotics revolution, collaborate with and learn from experts, and build your career in a rapidly growing field. As part of our team, you will develop solutions to solve industrial and government challenges, deploy your technology in real-world situations, work side-by-side with robotics experts, and develop an array of innovative technologies.

Have an Impact!

• Remove waste from farming = more food (link)

• Make industrial processes environmentally friendly (link)

• Make hazardous jobs safer (link)

• Improve efficiency in industry & manufacturing (link)

• Accelerate screening of pharmaceuticals (link)

Take Control of Your Career!

• Select the career pathway that interests you

• Influence the direction of projects

• Supportive of a non-standard schedule

• Maintain work/life balance

• Switch between part-time and full-time as life demands

NREC is at the center of the robotics ecosystem in Pittsburgh, PA. With over 100 robotics companies, Pittsburgh is recognized as the Robotics Capital of the World. Geek Wire calls it Robotics Row; others call it Roboburgh. Join the leader in the most exciting time in robotics!

Join the Best Robotics R&D Group

Join our passionate team at NREC, an operating unit within the world-renowned Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University.

NREC has 25+ years of experience developing and deploying robots into many applications across multiple sectors, such as agriculture, mining, defense, energy, and manufacturing. We strive to provide solutions for real-world challenges where automation and robots impact productivity and improve the safety and comfort of the labor force. Our unique expertise places us at the forefront of autonomous ground vehicle design, autonomy, sensing and perception, machine learning, machine vision, operator assistance, 3D mapping and position estimation. With over 160 robotics professionals, we solve challenges that no other organization can.

NREC also leads in educational outreach through its Robotics Academy, which builds robotics curricula and software for K-12 and college-level students, and offers professional development certification courses and training to educators.

Opportunities people at NREC have seized:

As a member of NREC, you have the opportunity to take control of your career. People in similar roles have shaped their careers to suit their interests and their needs.

• Becoming an in-depth expert in a technical area

• Leading projects and fostering client relationships

• Receiving mentoring from senior engineers and robotics experts

• Mentoring junior engineers

• Taking courses at Carnegie Mellon

• Staying connected with academic and recreational activities at Carnegie Mellon

• Transitioned into a robotics, program management, technical lead, or software architecture roles

• Performing consulting during off time

• Outreach to K-12 and college-level students

At NREC, we value diversity, support it, and flourish with it for the benefit of our organization, our employees and our community. Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.

Those employees who are benefits eligible have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to an enticing retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with tuition benefits and take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays. Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and so much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits that may be awaiting you, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

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