Controls & Dynamics Intern

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Position Overview:

Brunswicks BI-DesignLab (BIDL) a member of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Research Park is seeking a Controls & Dynamics intern.

Brunswicks autonomy and advanced driver assistance programs aim to make boating more accessible and improve the on-water experience for our customers. It is critical to provide boaters with features that inspire confidence and ensure reliable perform in a variety of conditions.

In this role you will help research and model marine vessel dynamics and help grow our simulation tools while also develop and deploy control algorithms for autonomous maneuvering of marine vessels.

At Brunswick we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

Due to the nature of the Lab it is difficult to capture all the responsibilities and projects accurately. The following list is not exhaustive but alludes to the kinds of workflow that will be expected.

• Create and/or integrate modular dynamic models of a vessel and its components.

• Utilize experimental data and other resources to validate models.

• Integrate dynamics models with existing simulation tools.

• Research and implement control algorithms.

• Collaborate with engineers and designers to create a user interface that can help new boaters execute difficult maneuvers.

• Interface with sensor and actuator hardware on a test platforms to validate algorithm performance.

• Write and maintain relevant documentation.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• To be considered for the internship candidates must have permanent US Work authorization. We are unable to sponsor temporary work visas or accept CPT/OPT authorization for this role.

• Current enrollment in Bachelors degree in Mechanical Aerospace or Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in MS or PhD program in Mechanical Aerospace or Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana.

• Interest and experience in robotics path planning and model-predictive control.

• Interest and experience in dynamic systems modeling and system identification.

• Experience with utilizing ML models to develop system dynamics from experimental data.

• Experience with ROS2 and C/Python.

Working Conditions:

There may be opportunities to travel for testing guidance and control strategies at a remote facility. Although travel is encouraged if your schedule allows travel is never mandatory and performance evaluations are not based on the ability to travel.

Learning Opportunities: Our internships are designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks.

Project Work: The work environment is supportive collaborative and conducive to learning. Interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organizations goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller individual assignments.

Hours: Interns must work at least 8 hours in person at the lab each week during the fall and spring terms. You may work up to 20 hours maximum. During summer interns are expected to work 40 hours in person at the lab each week.

Feedback and Performance Reviews: As an intern you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. We value the importance for interns to understand their progress and areas for improvement.

Responsibility: Interns at BI Design Lab are expected to manage their own schedules set goals and seek feedback for their professional development.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $26.00 - $31.00 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will depend on multiple factors including year in school degree job-related knowledge/skills relevant experience business needs and geographic location.

At Brunswick it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidates qualifications and the business context.

Why Brunswick: