Temporary R&D Software Engineer

Overview

The Kostas Research Institute (KRI) at Northeastern University (NU) – a rapidly growing institute that conducts cutting-edge applied R&D – is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic part-time, temporary, and non-benefited Research & Development (R&D) Engineer with expertise in Software Engineering. The R&D Engineer will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the successful execution of R&D projects.

Responsibilities include providing technical contributions as a software engineer for a wide range of projects involving machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), including autonomy, sensing and communication, and decision support systems. The R&D Engineer will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the KRI consortium, consisting of academic and industry partners, to create solutions and prototypes for projects in application areas such as autonomous systems, robotics, cognitive and distributed sensing, and machine learning systems.

• Provide technical contributions as a software engineer for projects involving ML/AI, autonomy, sensing and communication, and decision support systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the KRI consortium to create solutions and prototypes for applications such as autonomous systems, robotics, cognitive and distributed sensing, and machine learning systems.
• Share knowledge and contribute to technical planning for projects; work closely with KRI Senior R&D Engineers/Scientists on government and industry contracts.

Education and Experience

• Required:
  
  B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (undergoing or completed).

Required Skills/Attributes

• Proficiency in developing and testing software packages.
• Proficiency with high-level object-oriented programming and scripting languages, such as Python, C++, Java.
• Experience with high-performance computing environments.
• Understanding and experience with Python frameworks, such as Pandas, Sci Py and Num Py.
• Experience working within software development spaces such as Git Hub.
• A passion to learn and constantly expand knowledge base.
• Comfortable working with novel/emerging technologies.
• Passion for developing new prototypes and solutions.
• Self-motivated with ability to contribute to technical planning for a project.
• Ability to work with a small team and share knowledge with others.

Preferred Skills/Attributes

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Temporary

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement—as well as commuting & transportation. Visit the information page for more details:
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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Rate: $35.00/hr