Texas A&M University System Offices

Higher Education

ResearchEngineerIII

$5–9k Bryan, Texas, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Research Engineer III at Texas A&M University System Offices. Skills: Multi-agent systems, Autonomous systems, Robotics, Software development. Design, implement, and maintain software modules. Produce efficient code (Python/C++)”

What You'll Achieve.

Enhance unit capabilities, mobility, and speed of action; Achieve coordinated, heterogeneous fleets; Foster human-agent teaming; Validate multi-agent strategies; Evaluate performance of complex multi-agent systems

Industry & Context.

Higher Education
Problems you'll solve

Solve fundamental challenges of multi-agent coordination; Troubleshoot, debug, maintain, and improve existing software

Eligibility Requirements

Must be able to obtain a U. S. Department of War Security Clearance, Restricted to U. S. citizens only, Security-sensitive position

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience, Four years of related experience, Must be able to obtain a U. S. Department of War Security Clearance, Advanced proficiency in modern C++ and Python for robotics and distributed systems, Ability to perform hardware-software integration and troubleshoot field-deployed systems, technical writing skills for reports and publications, Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Nice to Have

understanding of R0S2 or similar distributed middleware (e.g., DDS, Zenoh, ZeroMQ, Kafka) and Linux-based development environments, Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP, multicast} and their application in distributed robotic communication, Familiarity with robotic sensor hardware (UDAR, Cameras, IMU, GNSS} and their Integration within autonomous stacks, Familiarity with multi-level simulation tools (e.g., Isaac Sim, Gazebo) for algorithmic validation

What You'll Do.

and maintain software modules

Produce efficient code (Python/C++)

Implement communication protocols

Optimize perception and navigation stacks

Develop and utilize simulation environments

Conduct hardware exploration

Perform hands-on system hardware integration

Test and deploy programs

Contribute to software-hardware interfaces

Design real-world experiment protocols

Generate technical documentation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with faculty, senior staff, and project leads; Work in a team-based environment; Work cooperatively with others

Communication Scope

Convey technical information clearly to senior management; Technical writing skills for reports and publications

Process & Methodology

Agile project management

Full Job Description

**Job Title** Research Engineer III **Agency** Texas A&M University System Offices **Department** Bush Combat Development Complex **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** Bryan, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance. **_Salary:_** $5,084.33 - $9,166.67 per month commensurate with experience. **_Job Description Summary:_** The Research Engineer III independently applies advanced engineering principles to design and implement the core algorithms and software architectures that power our multi-agent systems. At the George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC), the Research Engineer for Multi-Agent Autonomy develops next-generation autonomous systems that enable coordinated, heterogeneous fleets to operate in complex, unstructured environments. This research focuses on the integration of diverse platforms, ranging from tactical UTVs and military-grade UGVs to unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) and autonomous helicopters. We aim

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