Research Engineer - ME Petruska

Engineering a world of possibilities

M3Robotics Lab and the Earth Mechanics Institute (EMI)

The M3Robotics Lab and the Earth Mechanics Institute (EMI) at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden Colardo USA are looking to hire a staff software engineer on incorporating novel vision technologies, like event cameras or other sensory systems, to assist with talking initial steps towards automating underground roof bolting operations. This project will leverage the university’s experimental underground mine for field testing, the EMI institute, and will have leading industry collaboration and input. The project is focused on integrating hardware and software to provide unprecedented perception in the dark, poorly lit, and dusty environment encountered during drilling operations. This perception will be augmented with machine learning techniques to classify objects in the field of view and enable automated or one-touch bolting operations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write algorithms in support of the project deliverables

• Assist in integrating hardware and software as necessary

• Work closely with a graduate student to design and conduct testing

• Assist with publication preparation

• Other tasks as directed
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MS in Robotics

• Proficient with Python, C++, ROS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with lidar reconstruction

• Machine learning pipelines

• Git version controlling and software engineering

SALARY AND BENEFITS

$85,000 annual salary rate
 

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
 

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Flexible health and dental care options

• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.

• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution

• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)

• Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)

• Upload a resume or CV

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at  hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.
 

Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this Position. Contact Kathleen Feighny in HR with any questions at kfeighny@mines.edu.

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