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3.0
Minimum
GPA
4
Robot
Platforms
3
Target
Competitions
0
Prior Experience
Required

We Design and Build

Exploration Rovers

Full-scale rovers targeting the JAVÃûÅ®ÓÅ¹Ý Rover Challenge (URC) — designed for real-world exploration missions.

Robotic Manipulator Arms

Multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms for manipulation, assembly, and competition tasks.

Autonomous Vehicles

Small-scale autonomous ground vehicles (RC car scale) with full autonomy stack development and integration.

Aerial Robots (Drones)

Custom-built unmanned aerial vehicles for competition and research applications.

What You Will Do

Robotics & Control

  • ROS/ROS2-based control
  • Autonomous navigation & guidance
  • Full autonomy stack development & integration
  • Robot design

Systems Engineering

  • Requirements definition
  • System integration, verification, and validation

Hands-On Experience

  • Mechanical design (CAD, machining, assembly, fabrication)
  • Embedded systems, programming & circuit design
  • Competition preparation
  • Dry-runs and field trials

Who We Are Looking For

Requirements
Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering students

Minimum GPA: 3.0

No prior experience required — just curiosity and motivation!
Target competitions
  • IROS 2026
  • ATMAE 2026
  • URC 2027

Ready to join Miner Robotics?

For more information or to apply, contact us at jkim16@utep.edu

Please include your résumé or CV with your application.

Connect With Us

The JAVÃûÅ®ÓÅ¹Ý of Texas at El Paso
Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Bldg., Room E-101
500 W JAVÃûÅ®ÓŹÝ
El Paso, Texas 79968

E: sae@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-5450
F: (915) 747-5019