ROBOTICS/CONTROL SYSTEMS/AI ENGINEER

Innovative technologies. Superior solutions. Outstanding opportunities. Raytheon aspires to be the most admired defense and aerospace systems supplier through world-class people and technology. Headquartered in Waltham, MA, Raytheon employs 80,000 people world-wide and generated $20.3 billion in 2006 sales. Integrated Defense Systems ( IDS ) is Raytheon's leader in Joint Battlespace Integration. With a strong international and domestic customer base, including the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and the U.S. armed forces, IDS provides integrated air and missile defense and naval and maritime war fighting solutions. Headquartered in Tewksbury, MA, IDS employs 13,500 people worldwide and generated $4.2 billion in 2006 revenue. Bring your talent and skills to the following IDS group: Raytheon Sarcos, LLC, located in Salt Lake City, UT, brings world-leading expertise in robotics technology and an entrepreneurial spirit enabling entry into new markets and add new capabilities for our customers and war fighters. We have an immediate need for an experienced engineer with expertise in control systems/robotics/AI. ROBOTICS/CONTROL SYSTEMS/AI ENGINEER (E04) Job Responsibilities 1. Develop and implement new robotics control policies and AI algorithms 2. Develop test procedures and conduct experimental evaluation of the control policies and AI algorithms 3. Perform dynamic simulations and quantitative analysis of the control and AI algorithms 4. Provide technical support as needed during system design and project planning 5. Write technical reports, papers and proposals 6. Prepare presentation material and present results at meetings Basic Qualifications - Ph. D Engineering (EE, ME or CS or Physics) with practical and theoretical experience in robotics or system control or M.Sc (Eng., or Physics) + 4 yrs. practical experience in robotics and/or system control - Linear Control (Theoretical and Applied Experience) - System Dynamics theoretical and practical knowledge - Hands-on experience (experimental background in control systems and robotics) - Ability to travel: approximately 5% of the time - Ability to obtain a secret clearance Desired Qualifications - Working Knowledge in: - Robotics - Robot Kinematics and Dynamics i. Forward and Inverse dynamics algorithms -Articulated Body Dynamics ii. non-linear dynamics - Applied Robotics Control (theoretical and practical) i. Position and Task Space Control ii. Operational Space Control iii. Force and Hybrid-Position-Force Control iv. Ideal candidate will have experience in: 1. Humanoid and Legged Robots Control 2. "Intelligent Control" a. Learning methods (statistical, and/or others) b. Movement and behavior primitives methods 3. Autonomous robot control (UGV, UUV) - Applied System Control (theoretical and practical) i. Non-linear control ii. Optimal control and filtering methods iii. Adaptive control - Actuation and Sensing Technologies (theoretical and practical) i. Servo-hydraulics ii. Electro-magnetic actuators and transmissions iii. Sensing and control electronics technology relevant to robotics - Software: C, C++, Matlab - General physics (in particular: classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics) - Demonstrated problem solving skills - Demonstrated creativity - Self-motivated (can do attitude) - Good communication skills (oral and written) - Open to comments, advice - team player - Flexible and adaptable (willing to work on other technical problems as needed) Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor . To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE ©2008 Raytheon Company. All rights reserved. Raytheon is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and welcomes a wide diversity of applicants. U.S. citizenship and security clearance may be required.