Senior Robotics Software Engineer – Autonomous Aerial Systems

Sphere Defense; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Stock options

Competitive compensation

Résumé du poste

Sphere Defense in Brussels is seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer to shape the software and perception architecture for autonomous countermeasures in flying vehicles.

You will own, design, and test subsystems, implement algorithms for perception and autonomy on Linux-based systems, integrate sensors, build simulations, and contribute to CI/CD while mentoring teammates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Control Systems, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Significant ownership of one or more subsystems of complex robotics products.
• Proficiency with C++ for production systems and Python for prototypes.
• Experience with ROS2 or other middleware.
• Proficiency with state estimation, perception, sensor fusion and autonomy.
• Experience using simulation and visualization environments for robotics (Rviz, Gazebo, etc.).
• Exposure to electro-mechanical systems integration.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop autonomous countermeasures to protect allied countries from aerial threats.
• Own, design, develop, document and test high-performant autonomous systems on resource-constrained devices.
• Identify, integrate and test sensors including cameras for autonomous flight.
• Build high-fidelity simulations and digital twins for offline and online scenarios.
• Be hands-on and work close to hardware during development and tests.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines for non-regression testing and automated builds.
• Draft and review design documents and technical mentoring for the team.

Connaissances

C++

Python

ROS2

Perception

Sensor fusion

Autonomy

CI/CD

Formation

Bachelor's or Master’s in Robotics/Mechatronics/CS

Outils

ROS2

Rviz

Gazebo

Foxglove

Description du poste

Who We Are

Sphere Defense is a fully funded technology startup with the mission of providing allied countries with sovereign, effective and seamless autonomous countermeasures to neutralize todays’ and tomorrow’s aerial threats.

Who We Are

Sphere Defense is a fully funded technology startup with the mission of providing allied countries with sovereign, effective and seamless autonomous countermeasures to neutralize todays’ and tomorrow’s aerial threats.

Sphere Defense was founded by industry veterans with previous successful exits, and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in the heart of Europe.

About You

You are an experienced and highly motivated Senior Robotics Engineer that has worked with autonomous systems. Ideally, you have worked on flying vehicles or mobile robots.

What You’ll Do

You will shape the software & perception architecture, design and implementation for our autonomous, flying countermeasures.

• Be one of the first members of a high-performing team, designing and developing autonomous countermeasures to protect allied countries from aerial threats
• Own, design, develop, document and test high-performant and reliable autonomous systems, design and implement algorithms and software running on resource-constrained devices (Linux-based)
• Identify, integrate and test sensors, including cameras, for autonomous flying countermeasures
• Build high-fidelity simulations and digital twins for offline and online scenarios
• Be hands-on, working close to the hardware when needed during development and tests
• Establish CI/CD pipelines for non-regression testing and automated builds
• Draft and review documentation and design documents
• Be a team player and a mentor, being available to support and grow the team when needed
  
  

Location: Onsite in Brussels, Belgium. Our office is close to Central Station.

Reports to: Chief Technology Officer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Control Systems, Computer Science or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in the role, with significant ownership of one or more subsystems of complex, robotics products
• At least 8 years of experience in a relevant position
• Proficiency with C++ for production systems and Python for prototypes
• Experience with ROS2 or other middleware
• Proficiency with state estimation techniques, perception, sensor fusion and autonomy
• Experience using simulation and visualization environments for robotics (Rviz, Foxglove, Gazebo, etc.)
• Exposure to electro-mechanical systems integration
• Ability to quickly prototype independently, using off-the-shelf electronic components
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in written and spoken English; French or Dutch is a plus
• You are a self-starter, able to work in a high-ambiguity environment and willing to take up new challenges
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with Rust
• Experience with the PX4 flight controller or other flight controllers
• Experience selecting sensors (thermal, RGB cameras, laser rangefinders, IMUs, etc.) and actuators (servo motors, geared motors)
• Experience with drones, missiles, rockets or other flying vehicles
• Experience with one of the following: VIO/SLAM, ML model training, reinforcement learning
  
  

What we offer

• Attractive compensation
• Year-end bonus
• Stock Options Plan
• Mobility Budget
• 32 days of holidays
• Meal vouchers
• Private Health insurance
  
  

We are building a core team of hard-working people. If you want to join a company with tremendous impact and you are autonomous, creative and driven, we want to hear from you!

Sphere Defense offers attractive compensation, stock options, and a unique opportunity to change the global defense landscape.

This role is only open to candidates with right to work in Belgium. We cannot provide visa sponsorship at this time.