About the role#
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is seeking undergraduate and graduate students for a Student Research Assistant position. You will work under the supervision of Dr. Yunsheng Wang on research projects involving autonomous systems, robotics, and manufacturing systems funded by the National Science Foundation CREST grant.
What you'll do#
- Develop and test autonomous and robotic systems.
- Work with sensors, computing platforms, and robotic hardware.
- Write software for autonomous systems and robotics applications.
- Build and test simulation environments.
- Conduct experiments and collect and analyze data.
- Evaluate system performance, reliability, and safety.
- Assist with research demonstrations, documentation, and presentations.
What you'll need#
- Coursework or experience in autonomous systems, robotics, manufacturing systems, or related areas.
- Programming experience in Python or C++.
- Familiarity with ROS/ROS 2 or robotics simulation tools.
- Experience with sensors, embedded computing platforms, or robotic hardware.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Interest in hands-on research.
Location & details#
- Location: Pomona, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid position.
- Eligible Majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
About Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is a nonprofit organization established in 1966. It operates in the higher education sector and provides services to Cal Poly Pomona. The organization manages dining, college retail, student housing, hospitality, and real estate. Surplus funds from these operations support the university by providing financial and facility resources for students, faculty, and staff.
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