Temporary Research Engineer
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Robotics, Mechanical Engineer
Temporary Research Engineer (Finance)
Department:
Mechanical Engineering /
College/Division:
College of Engineering
Type:
Full-Time
Salary Plan:
Temporary
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $30.19/hr - $39/hr
Position Summary:
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking highly motivated temporary research engineer to join the Resilient, autonomous, networked, control systems (RANCS) Lab, where they focus on safety and security of connected and autonomous. One of their main applications is on developing, testing and verifying connected and autonomous vehicles under cyber-attacks and conduct experimental analysis. More information about the lab can be located at
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the lab's Principal Investigator (Dr. Arman Sargolzaei) to further the lab's ongoing projects. This role offers a unique career development opportunity by involving the candidate in all research and development activities.
The successful candidate must excel in programming (C/C++) and need to be familiar with connected and autonomous vehicles and Autoware software and ADAS. The successful candidate will assist Dr. Arman Sargolzaei and lab's research assistants to ensure the delivery of the lab's sponsored projects.
Minimum Qualifications- This position requires a Master's degree in Engineering; or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and two years of engineering or technical engineering experience. Work experience may be substituted for the Master's degree but may not be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.
- Experience in robotics/mechatronics
- A Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or computer science
- Strong background in development of connected and autonomous vehicles
- Strong background in computer programming (the successful candidate must be very experienced in C/C++)
- Being experienced in scientific writing
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Key responsibilities- Lead the experimental efforts to test and verify the safety, security, and efficiency of connected and autonomous vehicles. The candidate should have experience in working with sensors such as LIDAR, RADAR, and C-V2X communication
- Autonomous vehicles software stack development and integration.
- Experimental analysis and testing of connected and autonomous vehicles.
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