U-space systems development (30257011707)

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The European Commission is seeking a researcher for the U-drone project focused on unmanned aerial systems. As a part of a leading research institution, the successful candidate will develop innovative solutions for drone operations, combine technical and organizational competences, and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in aeronautics. This full-time role based in Barcelona offers opportunities for impactful research and collaboration.

Formación

• Educational background in aeronautics or drone operations.
• Experience with unmanned aerial vehicles (drones).
• Technical competence in software and hardware development.

Responsabilidades

• Develop software and hardware for unmanned aerial systems.
• Integrate systems into unmanned aerial vehicles.
• Carry out research tasks for the U-drone project.

Conocimientos

Aerial operations

Research experience

Drone operations

Educación

Aeronautics

Relevant degree in engineering

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Engineering » Aerospace engineering Engineering » Communication engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 23 Jun 2025 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number 30257011707 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Carry out the research tasks of the U-drone project.

Functions to be developed:

• Develop software and hardware for unmanned aerial systems.
• Integrate systems into unmanned aerial vehicles.
• Software programming for unmanned aerial vehicles: RPAS/UAS.
• Electronic systems in unmanned aerial vehicles.

Specific Requirements

Educational requirements:

• Aeronautics and especially ATM.
• Drone operations.
• Integration of drones in U-space.

Professional Experience:

• In carrying out aerial operations with unmanned aerial vehicles (drones).
• Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.

Languages CATALAN Level Basic

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages SPANISH Level Good

Research Field Engineering » Aerospace engineeringEngineering » Communication engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.

The CVs will be assessed according the following general criteria:

• The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
• Threshold: 5 points.
• The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
• 1 point for required speciality.
• 2 points for required academic training.
• 2 points for technic competences.
• 1 point for organisational competences.
• 3 points for professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee.

If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.

The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:

• Threshold: 3 points.
• The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
• 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
• 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee.

The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria.

Selection process

The planned selection process is as follows:

• The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc ...
• Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
• Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Department of Computer Architecture (DAC) Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08034 Street Jordi Girona, 1-3 Geofield