Traineeship: Improve Sonar Antenna Simulator

Exail; Henegouwen; Sur place; EUR 7 800 - 12 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Exail is seeking an engineering intern to help improve and extend the sonar simulator used in our unmanned vehicles. You will work in C++ on core simulation features and collaborate with senior software engineers to implement robust changes.

You will also extend the test framework using Python, refactor existing code for readability, and help ensure reliable software. This on-site internship takes place in Mouscron, Belgium, with a minimum duration of two months.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a relevant engineering degree (e.g., IT or software).
• Basic knowledge of C/C++ and Python required.
• Willing to work on-site in Mouscron, Belgium.
• Able to read technical documentation and propose improvements.

Responsabilités

• Extend the sonar antenna simulator in C++.
• Extend the Test framework to use the simulator via Python.
• Refactor existing code for readability and maintainability.
• Develop and execute tests to verify changes.
• Document architectural decisions and changes.
• Collaborate with senior software engineers.

Connaissances

C/C++

Python

Git

Self-motivation

English

Reading docs

Formation

Pursuing engineering degree

Outils

Python testing

Description du poste

Company Presentation

Exail is a leading industrial player in high-tech solutions for the civil and defence sectors. Exail Robotics Belgium develops and produces unmanned surface/underwater vehicles that detect, identify, and destroy sea mines or explosives. Thanks to our innovative “standoff” concept adopted by the Belgian and Dutch navies, we can significantly reduce the risks involved in mine hunting. We also develop our own sonars, which enable to view and detect objects on the waterbed.

Task description

We are seeking a motivated engineering intern to help us improve and extend the capabilities of simulator for our sonar. The current simulator has only minimal functionality and the interface to influence the behaviour of the simulator is not flexible. The simulator is mostly used in combination with our test framework and more flexibility in changing the behaviour of the simulator would improve the testing capabilities. Throughout the project, you will work closely with experienced software engineers to evaluate technical solutions, implement improvements, and ensure the software continues to perform reliably.

Company Presentation

Exail is a leading industrial player in high-tech solutions for the civil and defence sectors. Exail Robotics Belgium develops and produces unmanned surface/underwater vehicles that detect, identify, and destroy sea mines or explosives. Thanks to our innovative “standoff” concept adopted by the Belgian and Dutch navies, we can significantly reduce the risks involved in mine hunting. We also develop our own sonars, which enable to view and detect objects on the waterbed.

Task description

We are seeking a motivated engineering intern to help us improve and extend the capabilities of simulator for our sonar. The current simulator has only minimal functionality and the interface to influence the behaviour of the simulator is not flexible. The simulator is mostly used in combination with our test framework and more flexibility in changing the behaviour of the simulator would improve the testing capabilities. Throughout the project, you will work closely with experienced software engineers to evaluate technical solutions, implement improvements, and ensure the software continues to perform reliably.

Your responsibilities

• Extend the capabilities of the sonar antenna simulator (C++).
• Extend the Test framework to make use of those capabilities of the sonar antenna simulator(python).
• Refactor existing code to improve readability, maintainability, and overall code quality.
• Simplify and clean up existing code where appropriate without changing functionality.
• Develop and execute tests to verify the correctness of the refactored software.
• Document architectural decisions and implementation changes.

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of C/C++ programming and Python
• Basic knowledge of software development and debugging
• Taking initiative in resolving issues and proposing solutions
• Experience with Git or another version control system
• Interest in software testing
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation
• Good command of Dutch or French. Can have a conversation in English. You will work in an international environment

In Practice

• Duration: flexible, minimum 2 months.
• Physical presence on site is required. Mouscron is about a 15-minute drive from Kortrijk. By public transport, our offices are 15 minutes by bike or bus from the train station. Occasionally, we can arrange a visit (and transport) to the Ostend factory where our unmanned vehicles are built.