Research Engineer: AI-Driven Perception & Vehicle Control

ENTER bv; Helmond; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTER is seeking a Research Engineer Vehicle Control to advance AI-based environmental perception, world modelling and vehicle control. You will bridge research and practical automotive applications, delivering robust real-time prototypes.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, develop algorithms for multi-sensor fusion, localization and road modelling, and validate results in simulation and on real vehicles.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant technical field (mech/robotics/ automotive).
• Experience in robotics, autonomous systems or automotive research.
• Strong knowledge of AI-based perception, world modelling and state estimation.
• Experience with multi-sensor fusion and state estimation techniques.
• Programming experience in C++ and/or Python; MATLAB and ROS valued.
• Ability to translate research concepts into robust implementations.
• Interest in safe-by-design principles and systems engineering.
• Writing and presentation skills in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-based environmental perception and world modelling for vehicles.
• Design, implement and evaluate advanced algorithms for multi-sensor fusion, localization, and road modelling.
• Progress concepts from proof-of-concept to real-time prototypes for testing in vehicles.
• Plan and conduct experiments in simulation and on real vehicles.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers and external partners.
• Share results via reports, presentations, and publications.

Skills

AI-based perception

Multi-sensor fusion

State estimation

C++

Python

MATLAB

ROS

Dutch & English writing

Analytical mindset

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Automotive Engineering or related

Tools

MATLAB

ROS

C++

Python

Job description

ENTER is seeking a Research Engineer Vehicle Control to advance AI-based environmental perception, world modelling and vehicle control. You will bridge research and practical automotive applications, delivering robust real-time prototypes.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, develop algorithms for multi-sensor fusion, localization and road modelling, and validate results in simulation and on real vehicles.