Research Engineer - Autonomous Systems amp; Control
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The Research Engineer will develop trajectory-planning algorithms for autonomous aircraft, design robust control strategies, and integrate planning with control to support model discovery and uncertainty reduction. The role also involves building software for autonomous-systems research and deployment, validating algorithms through simulation and hardware experiments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, publishing findings, and contributing to program deliverables.
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Develop and implement trajectory planning algorithms for autonomous aircraft that optimize information gathering while respecting vehicle dynamics and operational safety constraintsDesign robust control strategies that bridge the gap between idealized models and real-world multiphysics phenomenaIntegrate trajectory planning with control design to enable efficient model discovery and uncertainty reductionDevelop and maintain large-scale software systems for autonomous systems research and deploymentCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to validate algorithms through simulation, robot hardware, and experimental platformsPublish research findings and present results at technical conferencesContribute to program milestones and deliverables, including DARPA CyPhER Forge
How this job compares
Set against the 1,147 open Research Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$148–257K/yr824 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 50 open Research Engineer jobs in Texas and 1,147 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (this employer)26 open
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- Experience
- Research Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (653 postings).
- Education
- 437 of the 1,147 open Research Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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