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Join to apply for the Senior Marine Robotic Research Engineer role at Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. Join to apply for the Senior Marine Robotic Research Engineer role at Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. Job Number: P24F04 Honda Research Institute is conducting advanced research in the fields of marine environments and autonomous vessel technologies. To support the development of Honda's next-generation autonomous navigation systems for marine applications, you will lead cutting-edge research projects and real-world trials in collaboration with Honda’s global researchers and academic partners. Your work will play a critical role in delivering foundational research that will enable Japan's vessel development team to drive future innovations. San Jose, CA Key Responsibilities Provide future research strategy plan. Provide a clear direction for the research activities of multiple team members and effectively utilize resources. Participate in collaborative projects related to automated vessel research involving industry, government, academia, and Honda. Coordinate with different internal department on future needs, technology transfer and production needs. Engage in brainstorming activities related to the marine field, mobility, and robotics application projects. Conduct research in the field of marine robotics, focusing on perception, localization, mapping, control and motion planning. Assist with documentation tasks, including writing papers, creating slides, and drafting documentation related to technology transfer. Perform simulation tests and real-world prototype validation tests. Minimum Qualifications Master’s in any one of the following disciplines, or in a similar discipline: Robotics engineering, Naval engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, Machine Learning, Statistics, Computer Science or another quantitative field Proven experience in solving loosely defined problems. Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills, with the ability to act as a safe testing lead. Exceptional skills in decision-making, prioritization, problem-solving, interpersonal communication, presentations, and relationship-building. Successfully leads projects by involving team members and fostering their growth through the project. Demonstrated ability to work productively both independently and in a small team environment. High level of engineering discipline and analytical expertise. Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies effectively. Outstanding skills in investigation, organization, analysis, project management, and process improvement. Ability to work overtime and travel as required by projects. Bonus Qualifications 10+ years of experience in different work disciplines in both technical and managerial positions 2+ years in Robotics coding tools such as Python, MATLAB, C/C++, ROS I/II Open to work on new and diverse projects as well as developing deeper research in a specific area Experience creating and using advanced tracking and mapping tools Experience in machine learning algorithms, deep learning, LLM, statistics and AI methodologies Experience with Robotics systems overall. Familiarity with motion planning and control algorithms Familiarity with marine robotics, worked on USV applications and familiar with marine based challenges Strong mathematical backgrounds. Able to formulate equations, system ID and plant models Desired Start Date 7/7/2025 Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries Research Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Marine” roles. San Jose, CA $5,053.00-$16,221.00 6 months ago San Jose, CA $165,000.00-$190,000.00 2 days ago San Jose, CA $180,000.00-$195,000.00 2 days ago San Jose, CA $75,000.00-$85,000.00 2 days ago Newark, CA $50,000.00-$55,000.00 2 weeks ago Marine Corps Officer: Active Duty, Reserve, Pilot, Judge Advocate San Jose, CA $84,000.00-$148,000.00 16 hours ago Sunnyvale, CA $73,900.00-$110,900.00 4 weeks ago San Jose, CA $5,507.00-$10,347.00 11 months ago Mountain View, CA $166,000.00-$262,000.00 2 days ago Mountain View, CA $149,000.00-$236,000.00 1 day ago San Francisco Bay Area A$158,770.00-A$173,998.00 3 weeks ago Sunnyvale, CA $100,300.00-$187,300.00 3 weeks ago San Jose, CA $140,000.00-$160,000.00 2 days ago Program Officer, Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative San Jose, CA $125,000.00-$155,000.00 2 days ago Principal Production Planner and Scheduler - R10188607 Sunnyvale, CA $82,900.00-$124,300.00 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Honda Research Institute USA, Inc.

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