Autonomous Shipping Research Internship

823 Damen Research Development & Innovation B.V.; Gorinchem; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship fee

Travel allowance

Mentoring at academic level

Job summary

823 Damen Research Development & Innovation B.V. is offering a student internship focused on autonomous shipping technologies. This role involves working on systems that support vessel autonomy, undertaking research, and running simulations under expert supervision.

Candidates should be Master students with a strong background in control, robotics, or related fields. The position offers mentoring and a dynamic work environment in Gorinchem, with opportunities for internships or thesis projects. Please note, international students must secure their own accommodation in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Master student with a strong background in control, robotics, mathematics, mechatronics, embedded software, or HMI design.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Minimum availability of six months and willingness to work on site in Gorinchem.

Responsibilities

• Answer specified research questions related to autonomous shipping.
• Develop tools for RD&I, such as autonomy simulators in ROS.
• Run simulations with model boats in various setups.

Skills

Control

Robotics

Mathematics

Mechatronics

Embedded Software

HMI Design

Simulation skills (Python)

Robotics Control (ROS)

C/C++

Education

Master student

Tools

W-band radar

Longwave infrared

NMEA protocols

Job description

823 Damen Research Development & Innovation B.V. is offering a student internship focused on autonomous shipping technologies. This role involves working on systems that support vessel autonomy, undertaking research, and running simulations under expert supervision.

Candidates should be Master students with a strong background in control, robotics, or related fields. The position offers mentoring and a dynamic work environment in Gorinchem, with opportunities for internships or thesis projects. Please note, international students must secure their own accommodation in the Netherlands.