<p>Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary The Autonomous Robotics and Control Group at Caltech seeks a Research Engineer to help us develop the next generation of autonomous systems and algorithms for Earth and space applications. Our group doesn't just develop new theories, but puts them to the test in the real world. From the famous walking/flying hybrid LEO, to AI/ML controls, supporting science with UAVs and our spacecraft simulator, we do a wide range of research supporting a broad spectrum of applications. We are looking for someone to help us design, integrate, and test our concepts and ideas. Example tasks could include designing autonomy algorithm test platforms, mounting payloads, supporting test campaigns, coding/configuring simulations, documentation, and solution-space trade studies. This position is perfect for someone who considers themselves a 'generalist' and has a little bit of knowledge spanning many different fields. It also provides a great opportunity to broaden your knowledge base as you will be exposed to many different projects and disciplines at both a practical and theoretical level. Essential Job Duties Support robotics research within both a lab and field environment. This involves design and manufacture (3D modeling, rapid prototyping, etc.), software development (hardware drivers, motion planning, tracking control), and testing (deployment of code on physical hardware, operation of robots). Develop simulations of wheeled vehicles using system identification techniques on real-world data to improve accuracy. Simulations will also need to be configured for differing environmental conditions and run in CI/CD environments. Write documentation and complete trade studies of new designs to help guide future research within the lab. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or robotics. Experience in either coding (C++ or Python), controls, machine learning/AI, space systems, or robotics. Ability to adapt to new fields, and a willingness to go outside any comfort zones to learn new skills in support of a plethora of exciting projects. Preferred Qualifications Practical experience in robotics, signal processing, and software implementation. Experience with software packages including ROS, Linux, C++, and Python. Required Documents Resume</p>