About the role#
The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is hiring three Student Assistants to support the SNASA M-STAR Project. This is an internal position for current Sacramento State students only. You will work on faculty-led research regarding autonomous robotics and multi-robot collaboration for planetary exploration.
What you'll do#
- Assemble robots, integrate hardware, and configure sensors.
- Develop, implement, and test software for robotic perception, mapping, navigation, and coordination.
- Run simulations and laboratory experiments.
- Collect, process, and analyze experimental data.
- Maintain organized code, technical documentation, and project progress reports.
- Participate in project meetings and contribute to research demonstrations, presentations, and publications.
- Graduate assistants will take on advanced tasks like reviewing scientific literature, developing algorithms, designing experiments, and preparing research manuscripts.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Basic programming skills and an understanding of engineering principles.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while following laboratory safety protocols.
- Clear and accurate documentation skills.
- Graduate applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and have foundational knowledge of robotics, control systems, or machine learning.
- Preferred experience includes Python, C++, Linux, and ROS/ROS 2.
- Helpful to have experience with robot assembly, computer vision, or simulation tools like NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or Gazebo.
Location & details#
- Location: Sacramento, California.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Schedule: Flexible hours between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday. You may work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during breaks.
- Compensation: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour.
- Requirements: Must be a Sac State student enrolled in at least six units for undergraduates or four units for graduate students.
About University Enterprises, Inc.
University Enterprises, Inc. is a non-profit corporation based in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1946, it provides programs and services to support the campus community at Sacramento State. The organization employs 133 people. It functions as a resource for the educational and social environment of the university.
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