✦ Luna Orbit — IT Support & Helpdesk

Researcher - Software and Operating Systems

at Rockwell Automation

📍 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Hybrid Posted March 13, 2026
Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years 8+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Category IT Support & Helpdesk

This role involves conducting research on industrial automation technologies, developing prototypes, and collaborating with external partners to advance company innovation.

  • Research new technologies
  • Perform prototyping and experimentation
  • Collaborate with vendors
  • Document research findings
  • Identify intellectual property

The technical scope includes operating systems, communication protocols, prototyping, experimentation, and technical documentation within industrial automation contexts.

The ideal candidate is an experienced researcher with at least 8 years in software and systems research, familiar with industrial communications, real-time operating systems, and prototyping. They are proactive, capable of independent work, and skilled in technical documentation.

Operating SystemsReal-time OSPOSIXEthernetSerial CommunicationsResearch processesTechnical documentation
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringRobotics EngineeringPhysicsMathematics
Internal reportsJournals
Operating SystemsReal-time OSPOSIXEthernetSerial CommunicationsResearchPrototypingExperimentationDocumentation
Operating SystemsReal-time OSPOSIXEthernetSerial CommunicationsOSI Layer 2Communication ProtocolsSoftware ResearchPrototypingExperimentationDocumentation
problem-solvingindependent learningcollaborationinitiativetechnical documentation

Preferred

Master's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in Computer EngineeringMaster's degree in Information TechnologyMaster's degree in AI-related fieldsMaster's degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's degree in Robotics EngineeringMaster's degree in PhysicsMaster's degree in Applied PhysicsMaster's degree in Engineering PhysicsMaster's degree in MathematicsMaster's degree in Applied Mathematics
Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Conduct industrial automation research and prototyping
Operating SystemsReal-time OSPOSIXEthernetSerial CommunicationsOSI Layer 2Communication ProtocolsSoftware ResearchPrototypingExperimentationDocumentationResearchIndustrial CommunicationsInternal reportsJournals

Lack of experience in research or prototyping, No background in operating systems or communication protocols, Inability to work in Milwaukee, WI, No relevant degree

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