Description
Post-Doctoral Research Engineer (Two Positions)
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Main Campus
Job Type
Full Time
Division
ACT
Job Number
02686
Closing
Continuous
Clery Act Disclosure
Y
Description
Benefits
General Summary
General Summary
Eastern Michigan University's GameAbove College of Engineering and
Technology's (GACET) Postdoctoral Research Engineers will support/ lead our
research efforts in the areas of autonomous vehicles and vehicle
cybersecurity. They will serve as liaisons with other technology companies
working to transform today's mobility landscape.
The first position will help conduct research activities that can be used in
the development of autonomous navigation of complex downtown scenarios and
transporting hundreds of people within urban settings.
The second position will focus on the cybersecurity of vehicles. These
positions will facilitate GACET's work with other companies and the American
Center for Mobility as well as EMU faculty to develop research programs around
safe driverless technologies that give people more time to enjoy with friends,
to solve problems, or conduct other business.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Position 1 in Autonomous Vehicles
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Work independently with cross-functional teams to develop research activities
in hardware, software, and systems engineering. Teams will include students,
staff, faculty members and other professionals from industry. This person will
deliver research artifacts that can be used in the development of autonomous
systems and their cybersecurity.
Collaborate with students and professors affiliated with EMU in engineering or
closely related fields in a university setting to support/lead projects.
Help deliver senior projects, research projects, and consultation with
organizations related to autonomous vehicles.
Utilize Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and
Systems Engineering principles to research problems and provide solutions that
arise in the area of autonomous vehicles.
Utilize basic knowledge of software development principles including use of
tools such as Java, REST, XML, and C++ to provide technical guidance to
Technical Support Team on issue diagnosis and resolution.
Position 2 in Vehicle Cybersecurity
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Work independently and as a team member with cross-functional teams to work on
projects that involve cutting-edge topics in vehicle cybersecurity. The
successful candidate is expected to collaborate with scholars in Mobility &
Autonomy Cybersecurity at the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology.
Support/lead multiple projects that are centered around vehicle cybersecurity
including methodologies, strategies, technical implementations, development,
testing, and reporting.
Lead/contribute to submitting proposals to seek funding for continuous support
of these projects by working with other faculty and staff.
Help deliver senior projects, research projects, and consultation with
organizations related to vehicle cybersecurity.
Work with other staff/faculty to disseminate knowledge gained through
publications in established journals or conference proceedings in the area of
vehicle cybersecurity
Qualifications
Position 1 in Autonomous Vehicles
Qualifications
Doctorate in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Robotics, cybersecurity and/or Computer Science required.
Strong technical skills in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering,
computer science, and systems engineering are required.
Knowledge of state-of-the-art tools, equipment (motors, motor controllers,
and PID controls) and sensors (LiDAR and RADAR preferred) is required.
Familiarity with state-of-the-art models for autonomous vehicles required.
Software integration and development experience required.
Systems engineering experience required.
Work with other staff/faculty to disseminate knowledge gained through
publications in established journals or conference proceedings in the area of
autonomous vehicles
Experience with autonomous driving is preferred.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Position 2 in Vehicle Cybersecurity
Qualifications:
Doctorate in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or closely related field that is
focused on the domain of vehicle/mobility cybersecurity or a related field
Familiarity and technical knowledge and/or experience that is relevant to this
domain
The candidate is expected to have knowledge and/or demonstrated experience in
the offensive and defensive security of two or more of the following areas:
Internal vehicle networks, Modern Connected & Autonomous Vehicle (CAV)
components, Wireless channels, Hardware and software, Protocols and services
and/or Vehicle related ecosystem
Experience in experimental research methods, including concept and
implementation
Understanding of the legal and compliance areas surrounding vehicle
cybersecurity
Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Supplemental Information
Applicants should upload a cover letter and resume that speak to their
qualifications and experience.
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