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Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Software Engineer will support the development of a collaborative autonomy infrastructure that research groups studying artificial intelligence and autonomous systems will use for research and development, testing and evaluation. This position will develop, enhance, test, maintain, secure, and
control access to software used to control autonomous robots and vehicles and to simulate autonomous systems. This includes working with software developed by other organizations. This position will comply with University of Maryland and government rules regarding IT security and will develop
training materials for researchers and students who wish to access and use the software. This position will interact with the faculty and students at the University of Maryland and researchers from government and corporate partners and will help them integrate software and test it on different hardware systems.
This position reports to an ArtIAMAS Principal Investigator (PI). The following provides a list of
essential duties; the allocation of these and other duties will be determined in coordination with the ArtIAMAS PI.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional
experience in a related area. A Master’s degree can be substituted for the 2 years of the
professional experience. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to present ideas effectively. Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Strong
customer service skills and ability to work as a team member. Excellent time management and
organizational skills.

Preferences:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field preferred.

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This position is renewable yearly based on availability of funding and satisfactory performance evaluation. University benefits offered including health insurance, annual leave, sick leave, personal leave
and holiday pay.

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