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Job Description Summary

Independently and in collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and external partners, pursue, plan, organize, and conduct research, development, and testing in advanced mobility vehicles. Conduct this research in-vehicle utilizing existing APSRC vehicle assets and builds and integrating technologies into new on-road and off-road vehicles with partners. Develop simulations for development and testing of control systems utilizing virtual tools, Software in the Loop (SIL), and Hardware in the Loop (HIL). Develop sensing, perception, and controls for on and off-road vehicles associated with driver assist systems, automated, autonomous vehicle operation, vehicle cohorts, smart mobility, and energy optimization.

Investigate, support development of and write competitive technical research proposals. Compile technical and scientific reports and presentations. Manage research projects tasks.

Supervise and train undergraduate and graduate students conducting research in these areas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

• Conduct experimental and simulation research in connected, automated, and
autonomous vehicles including sensing, perception, controls, and, optimization
• Develop propulsion and dynamics models and algorithms for
HEV, PHEV, EV and conventional vehicles.
• Apply and integrate in-vehicle for real-time advanced controls using rapid prototyping tools
• Test, verify, calibrate, and validate embedded real-time controls and models
• Develop and apply sensor fusion techniques
• Programming and interfacing to ROS based vehicle automated control systems for sensing, path planning, etc.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and reporting on vehicle testing using a multitude of instruments/controllers
• Manage complex research projects and tasks
• Support, and lead, planning and writing of research grant proposals
• Develop and deliver status update presentations/reports and end of project reports to project sponsors and partners

• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, software, or related field,

Required Experience (minimum requirements)

• Minimum 5 years experience in research and development,
• Minimum 3 years experience with in-vehicle controls
• Extensive experience developing and delivering technical presentations,
• Experience writing technical reports,
• Experience in task management,
• Evidence of breadth of knowledge in the mobility field, with evidence of depth of knowledge in at least one specific area,

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Evidence of experience (professional preferred, but personal is also valued) in several of the following:
• Vehicle and propulsion controls
• Advanced controls including model-based controls and other non-linear controls
• Development of software and models using MATLAB/Simulink, S-Functions, Python, and C
• AI and ML in application to vehicle systems
• CAN communications and loggers
• Modeling / simulation with commercially available software packages including but not limited to: GT-Suite, Amesim, AVL Cruise, Matlab Automated Driving Toolbox, CarSim, CARMA, …
• ROS
• Matlab / Simulink
• dSPACE instrumentation including MABx
• Instrumentation and sensing including GPS, GNSS, IMU systems, radar, LiDAR, …
• Systems engineering
• Project management
• Experience writing grant proposals and / or industrial Statement of Work and quotation packages
• Experience in working with Department of Energy Programs including interfacing with DOE labs
• Experience in research and development with DOD
• Experience in research and testing with NHTSA
• Experience with drive-by-wire systems for autonomous controls
• Experience in ROS based control algorithms in Autoware.AI platform for level-3/5 autonomous vehicles
• Hold additional professional credentials including but not limited to:
• Advanced Degree: Masters, PhD or certification in related research and development
• Post Doctorial Research
• Evidence of professional service including but not limited to:
• Author or Co-Author of publications (peer reviewed, edited, technical or non-technical, etc.)
• Member of professional society (SAE, IEEE, ASME, etc.)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)

• High level knowledge on connected and automated vehicle technologies
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload effectively and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated team building and networking skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast- paced environment
• Ability to guide, train and supervised undergraduate and graduate students in research activities
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Oral communication and presentation
• Written communication including but not limited to email, technical reports, and publications
• Time management with specifics including:
• Ability to self-prioritize and stay on task
• Ability to recognize and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple work projects and types of activity,
• Ability to work in a team including small working groups as well as large cross-functional teams
• Capable of effectively communicating across cultural boundaries
• Ability, and willingness, to learn and apply new processes

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff. 

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training 

• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time. This is not an E-Verified Position.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Shift

1st Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Negotiable Based on Experience

Title of Position Supervisor

Director

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Additional Information

• No direct supervisory responsibilities, however, will work with and supervise undergraduate and graduate students.