Summary

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Robotics is looking for a team-oriented professional to provide support for our hands-on robotics laboratory courses. You will develop robots and infrastructure, software, and tools that are used in our instructional labs (autonomous vehicles, drones, underwater robots, robotic arms). You will help us develop software and web tools for new undergraduate level lab courses, make improvements to our top ranked graduate program, and support the needs of our Department. Robotics is the newest department in the College of Engineering, and as a member of our team you will have the chance to grow along with us. You will report to the Robotics Systems Laboratory Instructor.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who aim to build a people-first future. As part of the nation's number one public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and Parental Leave

Responsibilities*

• Develop software infrastructure to support instructionals labs including Linux systems, Github repositories, course websites,robotics software libraries and custom web applications
• Develop course software resources, including ROS packages, Python scripts, and embedded firmware.
• Engage with students, including undergraduate and graduate students within robotics courses, and pre-college students participating in outreach programs.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, engineering, or other relevant discipline or a combination of experience and education
• Software experience in diverse environments (ex. Python, C, C++, and JavaScript) with proficiency in several
• Proficiency in using Linux command line and networking protocols
• Work with open-source software libraries
• 1+ years of experience with web app design
• Experience with firmware development for embedded systems (i.e. Raspberry Pi, ARM)

Desired Qualifications*

• Master's of Science degree in computer science, robotics, engineering, or other relevant discipline.
• Expertise in electronics hardware design, embedded software development, real-time control and data acquisition, and some mechanical/mechatronics design.
• Web development including UX/UI experience and an understanding of web accessibility.
• Experience in sea/land/air/space robotics.??

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.