Job Title Research Engineer II Agency Texas A&M Engineering Department Mechanical Engineering Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Why work for Texas A&M Engineering? Who we are Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service. Job Description Purpose: The Research Engineer II will train, deploy, and maintain perception models which include custom YOLOv9 for object detection, SAM2 model for real-time image-based road segmentation, LiDAR-based road boundary segmentation and Ultrafast Lane Detection for lane marking analysis. Responsibilities: + Fusing 2D detections from camera and SAM2 with 3D point clouds using transformation matrices and extrinsic calibrations. + Developing and maintaining Docker containers to encapsulate perception models and dependencies for consistent deployment across systems. + Deploying the complete perception stack on the AVA Jeep's onboard computer and tuning parameters for optimal real-world performance. + Superimpose SAM2 and LiDAR road segmentation outputs to enhance boundary detection reliability. + Incorporate temporal filtering and consistency checks for road and object detection across frames. + Support integration with planning and control modules using perception outputs. + Enhance robustness of the system for non-ideal conditions like adverse weathers and low-light environments. + Extend the Docker container builds and dependency management for various AVA system configurations. + Continuously identifying and resolving edge cases to ensure robust and efficient real-time performance across all perception models. + Perform other duties as assigned. What is needed: + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Two years of related experience. Work Location: + Main Campus – College Station, TX. + Some positions may have potential for a flexible work schedule or location. About Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University is a national and international leader in mechanical engineering education. Our scholarship, research, and service to our communities are supported by recruiting and nurturing top students, faculty, and staff passionate about learning, advancing human knowledge, and making high-impact contributions to society. Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: + Competitive health benefits. + Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. + Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options. + Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution. + Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b). + Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses + Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities. + Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/staff-development/staff-development-opportunities.html + Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance. Helpful Applicant Information Required Materials for Application: + Resume/CV + Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor. + Letter of interest Compensation Philosophy: + Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development. + Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance. + Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff. Employment Eligibility Verification + If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.