# Jeff Pflueger

> Ph.D student in Computer Science at Northeastern University

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/jeffpflueger

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer - Planned Motion @ iRobot
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

### Software Engineer - Motion Planning @ Optimus Ride
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

### Software Engineer - Robotics Systems @ Optimus Ride
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021

### Software Engineer - Deployment @ Optimus Ride
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Greater Boston Area

### Robotics and Computer Vision Research Intern @ MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018
Developing novel methods of localization using machine learning and computer vision

### Teaching Assistant @ Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
Jan 2015 – Jan 2018
Courses: 
Products and Markets: Introduction to Entrepreneurship course. Assisted students with developing products and gave feedback on progress

Linearity 1: Introductory Linear Algebra course. Assisted students with learning, held office hours.

Quantitative Engineering Analysis: Experimental course. Synthesized introduction to mechanics, linear algebra, dynamics, and signals. Held office hours and regular check-ins with students. Assisted professors with grading.

### Student Researcher @ Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
Jan 2015 – Jan 2018
Developed pipeline for recording robot movement using Microsoft Kinect and Arduino based robot with C++.

Designed multiple iterations of 3D printed feet using Solidworks for small, insect-like robots. Tested and gathered data on their performance using motion capture technology. Developed methods for remotely moving robot using C and Python languages. Currently working with Dash Robotics on control system for Kamigami Robots

Worked on team of 6 to develop perching landing gear for UAVs based on a bird's talons using Solidworks. Created under-actuated digit for use with landing gear. Implemented mathematical model and optimization of the landing gear and digit with MatLab. Presented at SPIE: Smart Structures conference as a poster presentation.

### Test Engineering Intern @ CoolChip Technologies, Inc.
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Somerville, MA
Designed and built adjustable microphone mount for acoustic chamber. Designed and manufactured system for connecting vacuum tube to airflow chamber. Implemented PID controller for speed of CPU fans and designed PID coefficient tuner for the PID controller. Ran thermal and acoustic tests for assorted CPU fans

### Quality Assurance Intern @ Alliance Tech
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014
Diagnosed and repaired issues with RFID readers. Assisted with basic warehouse upkeep.

### Intern @ Audiotoniq, Inc.
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012
Used Solidworks to design the case for a portable charger for a hearing-aid. Researched 3D printers and made recommendations to management.  Researched telecoils for incorporation into hearing-aid portable chargers.

### Intern @ Texas Spacecraft Lab
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012
Designed a solution to measuring the temperature of a circuit board in a vacuum chamber. Learned the Basics of LabView and circuit design, continued working with Solidworks.


## Education
### Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Computer Science
Northeastern University

### Bachelor’s Degree in Robotics Engineering
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

### Westlake High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jpflueger
- Portfolio: https://jeffpflueger.net

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Last updated: 2026-03-31