Robotics Engineer – Manipulation & Perception

Space Applications Services NV/SA; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work possibility

Résumé du poste

Space Applications Services NV/SA in Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area) seeks a highly skilled roboticist to advance autonomous manipulation for mobile manipulators with perception-in-the-loop capabilities. You will prototype planning and control algorithms, test on mobile platforms, and contribute to software architecture within the RSI division for ongoing projects.

The role requires 2–3 years in mob manipulation, strong C++/Python on Linux, and ROS/ROS2 MoveIt2 experience.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in robotics, automation & control, computer science, mechatronics or software engineering.
• 2–3 years of demonstrable experience in mobile manipulation control in industrial and/or research settings.
• Strong theory and experience in trajectory planning/generation, kinematics & dynamics solvers, and control of manipulators and mobile robots.
• Background in computer vision: mapping/3D reconstruction, object detection, tracking, 3D pose estimation.
• Manipulator control with vision: visual servoing and tracking targets.
• Very strong programming skills in C++, Python on Linux; experience with Git and Docker.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2, MoveIt2, and related robotics software.
• Proven experience in integration and testing of SW, drivers and HW on real robots in industrial or field settings.
• Good technical documentation and ability to meet deadlines.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsabilités

• Analyse project requirements from use cases.
• Identify solutions from state-of-the-art manipulation strategies aligned with environment perception.
• Design software architecture; develop algorithms; test with simulated and real data.
• Integrate hardware updates to manipulators with sensors and effectors.
• Develop and evaluate autonomous manipulation software for diverse end effectors in unstructured environments.
• Participate in end-to-end implementation, testing, integration and optimization on target robot architecture and simulated twin.
• Commit and take responsibility in challenging robotic field test campaigns.

Connaissances

Trajectory planning

Kinematics & dynamics

Computer vision

Programming (C++, Python)

ROS/ROS2 & MoveIt2

Software integration & testing

English communication

Formation

MSc or PhD in robotics / automation / CS / mechatronics

Outils

Linux

Docker

Git

Description du poste

In the context of multiple projects, autonomous manipulation solutions are required for robotic arms coupled with perception in the loop.

The successful candidate will contribute to developing, prototyping and testing trajectory planning, kinematics and dynamics based control algorithms for mobile manipulators for ongoing projects of the RSI division, as well as testing on mobile robotics platforms.

Start date: At the earliest.

Position

In the context of multiple projects, autonomous manipulation solutions are required for robotic arms coupled with perception in the loop.

The successful candidate will contribute to developing, prototyping and testing trajectory planning, kinematics and dynamics based control algorithms for mobile manipulators for ongoing projects of the RSI division, as well as testing on mobile robotics platforms.

• Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)

• Start date: At the earliest.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Analyse project requirements from use cases

• Identify solutions from the State-of-the-Art manipulation strategies linked with perception of the environment

• Design software architecture, software development of algorithms and testing with simulated and real data sets

• Integrate hardware updates to existing manipulators in terms of sensors and effectors

• Develop and evaluate software for autonomous manipulation modalities for diverse end effectors in unstructured environments

• Participate to end-to-end implementation, testing, integration and optimisation on target robot architecture and simulated twin

• Willingness to commit and take major responsibilities in challenging robotic field test campaigns

Skills and Experience

• MSc or PhD in relevant fields (robotics, automation & control, computer science, mechatronics, software engineering)

• At least 2-3 years of demonstrable experience in industrial and/or research domains of mobile manipulation control

• Strong theory and experience in trajectory planning/generation, kinematic and dynamics solvers and control of manipulators, end effectors and/or mobile robots

• Good background in computer vision – Mapping/3D reconstruction, object detection, tracking, 3D pose estimation of targets

• Manipulator control coupled with Vision - visual servoing, tracking targets etc

• Very strong programming skills (C++, Python) on Linux environment, Git tools and docker

• Good experience of robotics software development in ROS/ROS2, kinematics/dynamics frameworks (Ex. MoveIt2)

• Proven experience on integration and testing of developed SW, Drivers and HW components on real robots - industrial setting or field testing and validation campaigns

• Good proficiency with technical documentation

• Strength to cope with schedules and deadlines

• Good written and spoken English.

Our Offer

• Working within an exceptional sector with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands

• A professional and modern working environment with motivated Administrative Staff, Engineers, Astronaut Training Instructors and Scientists coming from all different horizons and countries with a common passion for space and their own expertise

• A full-time position with an indefinite contract of employment

• A competitive remuneration package and good working conditions

• Working from home in part can be a possibility

• An individualised training and development programmes.