Title:
Robotics Engineer
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The Intelligent Robotics Group (irg.arc.nasa.gov) conducts aggressive and focused research and development for robot missions on Earth and in space. This research and development supports a wide variety of NASA and non-NASA customers through direct technology delivery, field testing (in extreme environments and on the International Space Station), and deployment. Key work areas include autonomy, navigation, perception, and robot user interfaces.
This position is for a full-time robotics engineer to develop software systems for future lunar rovers. Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science or Robotics. A strong background and
experience in Linux-based software development (C, C++, and/or Java) and agile development is required.
Required Skills and Traits:
Other Desired Skills:
Robotics
Computer vision
Robot Software
Equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.
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