Post Bachelor
Project
PREP0005093
Overview
NIST is focused on the development and integration of robotic software architectures, leveraging ROS2,
Java, C#, and C++ to build scalable control frameworks. The work will involve designing robust system
interfaces and implementing PLC programming to bridge high-level logic with physical hardware,
ensuring seamless interoperability and performance across diverse robotic platforms.
Robotics Programmer
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. - Hands-on experience developing software applications within the ROS 2 ecosystem.
- Understanding of robotic nodes, topics, services, actions, and custom message types.
- Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Java.
- Proficiency or working experience with C# and Python.
- Experience with PLC programming (e.g., Ladder Logic, Structured Text, or Function Block
Diagrams) for industrial automation. - Experience interfacing high-level controllers with industrial hardware (e.g., actuators, relays,
safety systems, fieldbus protocols). - Proficient with version control systems and workflows (e.g., Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket).
- Experience working in Linux/Unix (Ubuntu) environments as well as Windows.
- Solid grounding in object-oriented programming (OOP), software testing, and debugging
strategies.
Research Proposal
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Develop, integrate, and maintain scalable robotic software architectures using ROS 2, C++, Java,
and C# in collaboration with NIST researchers. - Implement Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and design system interfaces to
bridge high-level autonomous logic with industrial physical hardware and sensors. - Build robust device drivers, communication protocols, and APIs to ensure seamless software
interoperability and execution across diverse robotic platforms. - Conduct hands-on system testing, debugging, and performance optimization on real physical
hardware and simulated environments to ensure reliable operation. - Document codebase architectures, write system user guides, and present regular project
progress updates to team members and project leads.
NIST Sponsor
Anthony Downs
Group
Cognition and Collaboration Systems Group
Salary / Hourly Rate {Min}
$70,000.00
Schedule of Appointment
Full time
Start Date
Sponsor email
Work Location
Onsite NIST (Gaithersburg, MD)
Salary / Hourly rate {Max}
$75,000.00
Total Hours per week
40
End Date