Autonomous Aerial Robotics Research Engineer (UAV AI)

Eurecat - Centro Tecnológico; Cerdanyola del Vallés; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Hybrid work model

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Eurecat - Centro Tecnológico is seeking a researcher/engineer to advance autonomous aerial systems, including multirotor and VTOL platforms, with AI-driven perception and navigation. The role emphasizes ROS/ROS2, C++, Python, and hands-on work on real UAVs in outdoor field trials, with collaboration across projects and partners.

The candidate will contribute to AI integration in UAV autonomy stacks, improve robustness, situational awareness, and cognitive capabilities in dynamic environments,

Qualifications

• Strong background in autonomous aerial navigation and localization, including path planning, trajectory generation, SLAM, state estimation, and perception systems for aerial platforms.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the definition, design, and development of new AI-driven robotics concepts.
• Scientific and technical contributions to project advancements.
• Development, validation, and maintenance of high-quality software for applied research in robotics.
• Integration and deployment of robotic systems in field trials.
• Participation in scientific publications and dissemination activities.
• Support project management to ensure proper execution and delivery.
• Maintain active collaboration with clients, partners, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

ROS/ROS2

C++

Python

UAV autonomy

Education

PhD, MSc, or equivalent in Robotics/AI/CS

Tools

Gazebo/Isaac Sim

Job description

Eurecat - Centro Tecnológico is seeking a researcher/engineer to advance autonomous aerial systems, including multirotor and VTOL platforms, with AI-driven perception and navigation. The role emphasizes ROS/ROS2, C++, Python, and hands-on work on real UAVs in outdoor field trials, with collaboration across projects and partners.

The candidate will contribute to AI integration in UAV autonomy stacks, improve robustness, situational awareness, and cognitive capabilities in dynamic environments,