R&D Engineer

PREZIS; Heerlen; Remote; EUR 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Company phone

Company laptop

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

PREZIS in the Netherlands seeks an R&D Engineer to integrate sensors, fuse data, and advance detection and situational awareness for Counter-UAS platforms. You will own software components that process and correlate data from radar, optical, acoustic, and other sensors, contributing to geolocation and tracking within C2 systems.

The role combines hands-on software development, system integration, and practical testing in lab and field settings, with collaboration across software, systems, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience with C++, Rust, or Python software development.
• Knowledge of sensor fusion, signal processing, and tracking algorithms.
• Understanding Kalman filtering and coordinate transformations.
• Experience with Linux-based development environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate third-party sensors into PREZIS’ Counter-UAS platforms.
• Develop interfaces between radar, optical, acoustic, and other sensor systems.
• Design software components for sensor data acquisition, processing and integration.
• Build sensor fusion and tracking components within processing pipelines.
• Test and validate solutions in lab and real-world environments.
• Document developments, test results and system performance.

Skills

C++

Rust

Python

Sensor fusion

Kalman filtering

Linux

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Robotics

Tools

ROS2

Docker

Linux

Job description

If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and want to turn advanced sensor technologies into integrated, real-world defense solutions, we encourage you to apply.

PREZIS operates within the defense industry and focuses on advanced solutions in the fields of Counter-UAS (C-UAS), Electronic Warfare (EW), Predictive Analysis, and Precision Strike. In a rapidly evolving international environment, we work every day on technologies that truly matter.

As PREZIS continues to develop its Counter-UAS capabilities, we are looking for an R&D Engineer to integrate advanced sensor technologies, develop sensor fusion and tracking algorithms, and contribute to the next generation of our detection and situational awareness systems.

Job Description

As R&D Engineer – Counter-UAS & Sensor Fusion, you work on the development and integration of multi-sensor solutions for detecting, tracking, and locating unmanned aerial systems (UAS). You combine data from different sensor technologies, including radar, optical, acoustic, and other specialized sensing systems, to create a reliable and comprehensive picture of the surrounding airspace.

You take ownership of integrating third-party sensors into PREZIS’ platforms and developing the software components that process, correlate, and fuse sensor data. Your work contributes directly to improving detection accuracy, tracking performance, geolocation, and situational awareness within our integrated Command & Control (C2) solutions.

You work closely with software engineers, technical specialists, and external technology partners to develop, test, and validate solutions in both laboratory and real-world environments. This is a hands‑on engineering role where research, software development, system integration, and practical testing come together.

Key Responsibilities

Sensor Integration & System Development

• Integrate third-party sensors, including military-grade sensing payloads, into PREZIS’ Counter-UAS platforms.
• Develop and maintain interfaces between radar, optical, acoustic, and other sensor systems.
• Design and implement software components for sensor data acquisition, processing, and integration.
• Ensure reliable communication and interoperability between sensors, processing systems, and C2 applications.

Sensor Fusion & Tracking

• Develop, implement, and optimize sensor fusion algorithms to combine data from heterogeneous sensors.
• Build and improve tracking, track association, state estimation, and geolocation components within PREZIS’ processing pipelines.
• Apply techniques such as Kalman filtering and coordinate transformations to improve tracking accuracy and consistency.
• Analyze sensor performance and improve the reliability of multi‑sensor detection and tracking solutions.

Software Development & Integration

• Develop and maintain software in C++, Rust, and Python for real‑time sensor processing and integration
• Work with Linux‑based development environments, ROS2, Docker, and relevant software frameworks.
• Develop modular, maintainable software components that can be integrated into existing PREZIS platforms.
• Collaborate with software and systems engineers to translate technical requirements into practical engineering solutions.

Testing, Validation & R&D

• Design and execute laboratory and field tests to evaluate sensor integration, fusion algorithms, and tracking performance.
• Analyze test data, identify performance limitations, and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with internal specialists and external partners to evaluate new sensor technologies and integration opportunities.
• Document technical developments, test results, and system performance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Experience in software development, preferably using C++, Rust, or Python.
• Knowledge of sensor fusion, signal processing, tracking algorithms, or multi‑sensor systems.
• Understanding of mathematical concepts such as Kalman filtering, state estimation, track association, and spatial coordinate transformations.
• Experience working with Linux‑based development environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical challenges into practical solutions.
• Hands‑on and structured, with an interest in both software development and physical system integration.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Good command of English, both spoken and written.
• Preferred: Experience with ROS2, Docker, and real‑time data processing; integration of radar, optical, acoustic, or RF sensors; development of geolocation or tracking algorithms; experience in robotics, autonomous systems, defense, aerospace, or Counter‑UAS applications.

Employment Type

This is a full‑time position for 40 hours per week. The contract duration and terms will be discussed with the right candidate.

We Offer

We work in an ambitious, fast‑growing team where everyone’s contribution counts and there’s real room for your own initiative. On top of that, we offer:

• A technical R&D role at one of the Netherlands’ leading defense technology companies, for 40 hours per week.
• A gross annual salary between €51.876 and €74.125, depending on experience (full‑time basis, 40 hours).
• A travel allowance.
• A company phone and laptop.
• The opportunity to work with advanced sensor technologies and develop integrated Counter‑UAS solutions.
• Direct involvement in the full engineering process, from research and software development to integration and field testing.
• The autonomy to develop new technical solutions and contribute to the evolution of PREZIS’ technology platforms.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and specialized technology partners.
• Opportunities for professional development and technical specialization.

As part of the selection process, a pre‑employment screening will be conducted.

Interested?

Do you want to develop advanced sensor fusion and tracking technologies that contribute to real‑world Counter‑UAS capabilities? We would like to hear from you.