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Robotics Engineer
Center for Engineering Education and Outreach
Tufts University
Overview
The core purpose of the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) is to improve education through engineering. In doing so, we hope to accomplish four goals: (1) increase students' excitement for learning math and science; (2) give students skills that will make learning more enjoyable in all subjects; (3) increase technical literacy for all; and (4) increase the awareness of the importance of engineering for society. To achieve these goals, we work to: (1) teach science, technology, and mathematics using the engineering process as the learning vehicle; (2) teach the engineering process itself; and (3) teach students how to design solutions by combining individual experiences and math/science knowledge. To learn more about the CEEO, visit http://www.ceeo.tufts.edu.
What You'll Do
As part of a 25 year long collaboration with LEGO Education, the Robotics Engineer will increase community support and outreach though firmware development. Note this will be a Tufts website and GitHub - not a LEGO one.
Essential Functions:
Lead the supporting website and GitHub
• Develop/test/publish new versions of firmware • Support an interactive forum • Develop “instructables” for how to get started • Build galleries of example code for the existing firmware
Participate in all aspects of the LEGO-supported work
• Run small pilot tests (including IRB) • Oversee undergrad and grad researchers • Support LEGO tools in Tufts classrooms
Participate in CEEO related work to support being part of the CEEO community
• Attend CEEO meetings, events, retreats, and committee work when appropriate • Present work for events relevant to showcase the Robotics Engineer’s work on CEEO projects to different audiences • Document and support social media postings to support CEEO
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
Extensive LEGO robotics experience Classroom experience (as a teacher) Firmware development experience (“full stack” - from C++ in the firmware backend to UI design / JavaScript for the user) Micropython, C++, LabVIEW skills Methodology experience (measuring student thinking, IRB, etc) Circuit board design and fabrication Makerspace knowledge (laser cutters, 3D printers, etc)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Doctorate in a related discipline
Pay Range Minimum $84,400.00, Midpoint $105,550.00, Maximum $126,700.00 Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.