Field Test Engineer - Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University — Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Field Test Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.

We are seeking creative and energetic Field Test Engineer that will Under general supervision, designs experiments and research protocols. Performs complex analysis to report results

Responsibilities

• Attend team operational meetings as requested.
• Collects, verifies and manages data. Performs data analysis in order to produce reports. Documents and processes results. Develops quantitative models.
• Complete assigned tasks within a certain time allotment.
• Contributes to overall project planning and acts as lead to coordinate portions of a large project or study. Ensures project deadlines are met.
• Maintains administrative records. Tracks and adheres to established budgets.
• Manage a system of drone aircraft ensuring safe flight activities and operational documentation for all flight tests.
• May program software in support of job functions.
• With some supervision, designs experiments and research protocols.
• Writes and edits recommendations and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Strong Problem-Solving and Reasoning Skills
• 3-5 Years of Research Experience
• 3-5 Years of Research Lab Experience
• 3-5 Years of Research Methodology Experience
• 3-5 Years of Data Collection and Analysis Experience

Training:

• OSHA - Hazardous Materials Safety Training

Location

Pittsburgh, PAJob Function

ResearchersPosition Type

Staff – RegularFull Time/Part time

Full timePay Basis

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