Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
This incumbent will work on a project that is sponsored by the Center for Regional and Rural Connected Communities - CR2C2. The project focuses on rural road safety. He will be working on a hardware/software application to sense hazards, warn the driver, and broadcast warnings to other drivers.

JOB DUTIES:
50% - Non-Essential - Application development using Python and YOLOV8 Object Detection Library. The application will include computer vision processing of both digital/infrared and thermal camera imagery.

15% - Non-Essential - Prototype hardware assembly and field testing of a roadside unit. This includes cameras, Nvidia Orin Jetson processor, Cohda C2X devices, solar power supply including inverter, case, and pole.

20% - Non-Essential - Prototype hardware assembly and field testing of an on-board unit. This includes cameras, Nvidia Orin Nano processors, Cohda C2X devices, and vehicle mounting hardware.

15% - Non-Essential - Software development for the C2X communications infrastructure.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - High School or Equivalent
Work Experience - 1+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science

RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
0% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
0% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc

WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hours: 28

COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Expected Pay Range: $ 22/hour




Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.



JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
August 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM (EST)

MILITARY AND VETERAN:
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.