Software Engineer - Coordinated Science Laboratory at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Software Engineer for Autonomy




Coordinated Science Laboratory
Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Center for Autonomy in the Grainger College of Engineering seeks applicants for a Software Engineer position to support robotics research activities. The Software Engineer will provide robotics hardware and software development and work on robotics research projects based on skill set and project needs. This person will partner in the Center for Autonomy's vision of being a home for addressing complex research problems in robotics, science, and systems, powered by the development of advanced robotics hardware and software platforms. This includes translation of research into robotics software and hardware serving community stakeholders including Center for Autonomy in the Grainger College of Engineering, the Coordinated Science Laboratory, and robotic and autonomy students. This also includes devising methods for data collection and documentation from and general software and hardware development and maintenance.



Duties & Responsibilities

• Research hardware and software development

- Develop robotics hardware and software that is necessary for addressing research problems in robotics and autonomy.


- Architect and design software programs to help researchers design and evaluate robotics systems; provide consulting and training expertise to researchers across different domains; and design and support shared infrastructure to support education and research.

• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and software.

- Research and implement software and hardware upgrades as necessary working with equipment providers and service providers.

• Research Communication

- Contribute to publications, technical reports, and documentation in collaboration with domain scientists.


- Communicate findings from research development activities above with project colleagues, including primary investigators, to be used as needed in current programming and design efforts.

• Training researchers and students on robotics equipment

- Develop safety guidelines to operate equipment and shared facilities


- Assume additional appropriate related duties to further the mission of the Laboratory.



Minimum Qualifications



• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with substantial experience in software development.


• 1 year of experience in software engineering and/or software-hardware integration.


• 1 year of experience working in a research laboratory environment.


• Excellent programming skills and proficiency in debugging code Windows and Linux experience Proficiency in Python and C/C++



Preferred Qualifications



• Master's degree in engineering, computer science, design or related field.


• 2 years of experience in software engineering and/or software-hardware integration. 2 years of experience working in a research laboratory environment.


• Robotics, system integration, or broader engineering experience (e.g., computer systems, networking, mechanical, electrical).


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent programming skills and proficiency in debugging code. Windows and Linux experience. Proficiency in Python and C/C++.


• Proficiency developing with ROS, Git, Matlab, CUDA, Azure / Amazon Web Services.


• Creativity and ambition for developing state-of-the-art projects and major open-source software releases.


• Knowledge of UIUC policies in engineering or related laboratories.


• Excellent oral and written communications skills.


• Experience working with faculty to develop educational systems with practical exercises (lab context, experiment setup, etc.)


• Experience on interdisciplinary projects

Appointment Information


This is a full-time academic professional position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,000 - 100,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Hybrid work options may be available for this position, with the ability to be on-site at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus as needed per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy.



Application Procedures & Deadline Information


Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on February 7, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jennifer Drennan at jldrenna@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

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Requisition ID: 1027284
Job Category: Research
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