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AERPAW Vehicle Engineer

Job Description

Posting Number

PG193660EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

AERPAW Vehicle Engineer

Anticipated Hiring Range

$105,000 - $110,000

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, schedule determined by supervisor

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Electrical and Computer Engineering

About the Department

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is one of the top 10 suppliers of ECE talent at the BS level in the US, and also ranks in the top 10 ECE Departments in total annual research expenditures (ASEE). The department is located in state-of-the-art facilities on NC State’s Centennial Campus.

The University is located in the technology-rich Research Triangle metropolitan area, and ECE faculty members collaborate routinely with local industry. The Research Triangle area is frequently recognized in nationwide surveys as one of the best places to live in the U.S. We enjoy outstanding public schools, affordable housing, and great weather, all in the proximity of the mountains and the seashore.

Essential Job Duties

  • The successful candidate will design, implement and test autonomous vehicles for the AERPAW testbed, including large UAVs and UGVs, possibly more. 
  • In a separate, but related task, the candidate will design the payloads to match (physically, electrically, and software) the vehicles. 
  • Finally, the candidate will maintain (and upgrade) existing vehicles as well as test-fly them before putting them back in production.

Other Responsibilities

  • Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Education and Experience

  • Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor’s degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.

Other Required Qualifications

  • Proficiency with CAD and CAM software
  • Proficiency operating CNC routers (or similar) and 3D printers
  • Proficiency designing and building multicopters (large multicopters are plus)
  • Proficiency with autopilots (ArduPilot is a plus)
  • Proficiency with drone sensors (IMUs, barometers, magnetometers, GNSS receivers)
  • Proficiency in documenting their work
  • Experience running a workshop or a lab
  • Experience flying a multicopter without GPS at over 400m using direct line of sight, FPV, and instruments.
  • FAA Part 107 certification (or willingness to obtain one within 2 months of the start date)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing and building circuit boards
  • Experience writing MAVLink programs
  • Experience working as part of a team
  • Experience designing and building large (>20kg) rovers
  • A healthy touch of perfectionism

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

No

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Job Open Date

09/09/2024

Anticipated Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include as attachments a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references. 

Position Number

00111047

Position Type

EHRA Non-Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.00

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

140401 - Electrical & Computer Engineering

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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