Lead design build and test cycles for robotic platforms and experimental rigs develop real-time control e.g. model-based optimal learning-augmented control perception and planning modules run structured experiments and benchmarking.Architect high-quality research codebases in CPythonC e.g. ROSROS 2 RT frameworks UnityUnreal integration as needed implement data pipelines simulation and CItesting maintain reproductible artifacts and documentation.Mentor undergraduate and graduate students develop short course modules andor run workshops in RoboticsAIControl support inclusive team culture and lab best practices.Lead and co-author journalconferencepapers prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals createcompelling presentationsdemos and contribute to IP invention disclosures andpatents present research at national and international conferences.Contribute toproposaldevelopment and grant writing including preliminary data methods budgetstext prepare progress reports and coordination with internalexternalcollaborators interface with sponsors where applicable.Fostercollaborationswithin the Department with other units across the University and with teammembers at other institutes.Participateandcontribute to meetings with industry academia and sponsors.Additional duties as assigned.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesStronganalysisskills research and technical writing skills.Ability tocommunicateprofessionally in a clear concise manner orally and in writing.Knowledge of prototyping specifically control PID MPC optimalrobust learning-augmented perception &planning sensor fusion calibration system identification.Programming skills including CPython C ROSROS 2 Git Linux build systems CMakereal-timelatency-aware coding simulation GazeboIsaacUnityUnreal asapplicable.Knowledge of experimental design statistics ablation studies replicable pipelinestechnical writing.Ability to create clear presentations and use strong interpersonal skills with a collaborativemindset effective mentoring.