*Internal Candidates Only* - Student Assistant - Research Assistant - Hybrid - Sac Students Only

Conditions of Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

UEI does not allow employees to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one college or center per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI position for a different UEI position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript), DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

Prerequisites

Must be a Sac State student enrolled in at least six-semester units (undergrad) or four-semester units (graduate) students.

Majors/Fields of Study

Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule to be determined by supervisor.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 20 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring & summer).

Compensation

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Basic programming skills and an understanding of engineering principles and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, follow laboratory safety protocols, and maintain clear and accurate documentation.
• Availability to meet the required weekly work hours and participate in regular project meetings.
• For graduate applicants: A bachelor’s degree in a related field and foundational knowledge of robotics, control systems, machine learning, or a related research area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming in Python and/or C++.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and the Robot Operating System (ROS/ROS 2).
• Experience assembling, programming, testing, or troubleshooting robots, embedded systems, cameras, or other sensors.
• Knowledge of computer vision, robot navigation, mapping, or machine learning.
• Experience with robotics simulation tools, such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or Gazebo.
• For graduate applicants: Prior research experience in autonomous systems, multi-robot coordination, perception, or related fields.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support faculty-led research on autonomous robotics and multi-robot collaboration for planetary exploration.
• Assist with robot assembly, hardware integration, sensor configuration, and software development.
• Develop, implement, and test software for robotic perception, mapping, navigation, and coordination.
• Conduct simulations and laboratory experiments, and collect, process, and analyze experimental data.
• Maintain organized code, experimental records, technical documentation, and project progress reports.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to research demonstrations, presentations, and publications as appropriate.
• For graduate assistants: Take on advanced research responsibilities, including reviewing scientific literature, developing algorithms, designing experiments, analyzing results, and preparing research manuscripts.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an Hybrid environment.

Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.

Apply by: 11/30/2026