Temporary R&D Software Engineer

About the Opportunity

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-benefitted Research & Development (R&D) Engineer with expertise in Software Engineering. The R&D Engineer is expected to 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, among others. The R&D Engineer will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams across the KRI consortium, consisting of academic and industry partners, to create solutions and prototypes for projects in application areas, including autonomous systems, robotics, cognitive and distributed sensing, and machine learning systems, among others.

Successful candidates will be responsible team players and passionate about cutting-edge technologies, as well as possess a deep understanding of ML/AI technology and experience in turning technologies into practical, state-of-the-art systems. A close working relationship with and support of KRI Senior R&D Engineers/Scientists for government and industry contracts will be required.

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

• 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 worker capable of contributing to technical planning for a project
• Ability to work with a small team and share knowledge with others

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

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.

$35.00/hr