Controls/Software Engineer - Robotics

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated over 50 years, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers.

Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, and long-term and short-term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and paid time off.

ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful applicant will join ATR's Robotics and Controls Systems Division, assisting the team in Beltsville Maryland to participate as part of a multi-disciplinary research and development team that provides robotic and industrial automation system solutions for our customers. Will design, code, and test control software and electronics for robotic and industrial automation systems; support laboratory, shipboard, and airborne tests of advanced prototype systems; and document software life-cycle process artifacts, including SRS, RTM, SDD, and STP. Position may require travel (up to 10% time) to perform on-site testing, including at-sea testing for US Navy customers.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant majors.
• A minimum of three to five years of relevant work experience.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and development in a real-time software environment.
• Demonstrated proclivity for algorithm development in one or more areas: motion planning, control laws, sensor processing, and machine learning.
• Hands-on experience with software controlled equipment.

• C/C++ programming experience.
• Hands on experience with electro-mechanical equipment.
• Experience in control applications involving sensors, actuators, servos, and hydraulics.
• Proficient verbal and writing skills in English.
• Experience supporting entire software life-cycle processes and associated documentation.

• Experience with industrial I/O networks such as EtherCAT and Ethernet/IP.
• Electrical CAD software proficiency (e.g., EagleCAD, OrCAD, etc.).
• Experience with TCP/IP and/or UDP/IP communications protocols.
• Experience developing graphical user interfaces using various graphical toolkits.
• Experience developing signal processing algorithms and filters.
• Experience with analysis development environments such as Matlab/Octave, Python, and/or TCL.
• Self-starter that takes initiative and gets things done in a fast tempo development environment.