Research Engineer 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

Does your heart beat faster when working on AI-based perception, world modelling and vehicle control technologies? Do you want to contribute to the development of safer, smarter and increasingly automated mobility systems?

As a Research Engineer Vehicle Control, you will work on innovative technologies for automated driving, focusing on environmental perception, multi-sensor fusion, state estimation and world modelling. You will combine applied research with hands‑on engineering and translate innovative concepts into robust solutions that can be demonstrated and validated in real‑world vehicles.

What will be your job like as Research Engineer Vehicle Control?

As a Research Engineer Vehicle Control, you will be part of a multidisciplinary R&D team working on technologies that enable vehicles to understand their environment and make safe and reliable decisions.

Your work focuses on AI-based environmental perception and world modelling for vehicle and surrounding environment states, including both estimation and prediction. You will develop new concepts that bridge the gap between scientific innovation and practical automotive applications.

You will design, implement and evaluate advanced algorithms for applications such as multi-sensor fusion, localization, road modelling, drivable space detection, feature map matching and scan registration. You will take these solutions from proof‑of‑concept towards robust and efficient real‑time prototypes.

Testing and validation are an important part of your role. You will plan, execute and analyze experiments using simulation environments as well as real vehicles. This includes vehicle instrumentation, data collection, processing and on‑vehicle validation.

In addition, you will contribute to defining functional requirements and safe‑by‑design frameworks for important automated driving functions, such as localization, road and environment modelling, object detection and tracking.

You will work with technologies and tools such as Python, MATLAB, ROS and C++ and collaborate closely with researchers, engineers and external partners.

Your research outcomes will be shared through technical reports, presentations, workshops and potentially conference or journal publications. At the same time, you will work closely with colleagues to translate your research into practical solutions for customer projects.

What you bring?

You have a strong interest in automated driving, AI-based perception and vehicle technology and enjoy combining research with hands‑on engineering. You are analytical and curious, but also practical: you want to see your algorithms working in a real‑world environment.

To be successful in this role, you bring:

• A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Automotive Engineering or a comparable technical discipline, preferably with a focus on AI-based environmental perception, robotics or world modelling.
• Experience within the robotics, autonomous systems or automotive research domain.
• Knowledge of AI-based environmental perception, world modelling and/or state estimation.
• Experience with multi-sensor fusion methodologies and preferably state estimation and advanced filtering techniques.
• Programming experience with C++ and/or Python.
• Experience with MATLAB and ROS is highly appreciated.
• The ability to translate algorithms and research concepts into robust and efficient implementations.
• An interest in safe‑by‑design principles and systems engineering for automated or autonomous systems.
• Writing and presentation skills in Dutch and English.

Who are we?

Technology means progress. Continuously finding ways to do things differently, to improve products, services, and processes. That is what makes the heart of every technology organization and tech professional beat faster. In the projects they are working on, but also for themselves. That means something different for each individual. For one person, it means being guided to their dream project; for the other, it means developing their skills. Making that possible, that is the human touch. And that is what makes our heart beat faster.

ENTER specializes in multiple competencies: Chemical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Physics, Production Development and Software Technology.

ENTER's professionals work with our partners and customers on a project basis. We select and match projects and employees by focusing on experience, ambitions, personality and, of course, a passion for technology. Communication and writing skills also play a role in making the ideal match.

Our business managers and recruiters work closely together, making sure we have the right colleagues available for our customers at the right time. We also offer our employees a broad career perspective.

#techwithaheartbeat

As an ENTER colleague you can of course expect a lot from us as well

• A driven team and an inspiring working environment where our motto #techwithaheartbeat is at the heart of our company!
• Driven and enthusiastic colleagues;
• Lots of room for growth and development;
• Recurring socials such as the annual BBQ, Christmas dinner, a pub quiz and our fully catered family day in the Efteling;
• And much more!