UAV Robotics Engineer

Emergent Swarm Solutions; Delft; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Emergent Swarm Solutions in Delft seeks a UAV Robotics Engineer focused on autonomy and swarming algorithms for fixed-wing UAVs. You will join a ten-person team with significant autonomy to lead initiatives and shape project directions.

Responsibilities include developing autonomous control, sensor fusion, and collaborative autonomy for ISR and manned-unmanned teaming; building software from prototype to productized Core OS; creating simulation environments and real-world testing.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• 2+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong background in (aerospace) vehicle dynamics and control, sensor fusion and pose estimation.
• Proficiency in Linux/WSL, C++, Python and experience with ROS2 for robotics development.
• Excellent problem-solving and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Excellent verbal communications in English and/or Dutch.
• EU and/or NATO citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Developing autonomous platform algorithms, focusing on UAV control, avoidance, GNSS-denied and path planning.
• Developing collaborative autonomy algorithms for ISR and manned-unmanned teaming applications.
• Developing software from prototype to a productized module in our Core OS.
• Develop advanced simulation environments for various UAV types.
• Testing, V&V and deployment of your algorithms on real-world UAV swarms.

Skills

Aerospace vehicle dynamics

Control systems

Sensor fusion

Pose estimation

C++ programming

Python programming

ROS2

Problem solving

English & Dutch communication

Education

BSc or MSc in Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Linux/WSL

Docker

Git

ROS2

Linux tools

Job description

Emergent is a Delft-based company dedicated to revolutionizing autonomous aerial systems for defense and emergency response. We develop and deploy software for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that enables platform-independent collaborative autonomy, and we build the Counter-UAS (C-UAS) systems that detect, track, and defeat hostile drones in denied and cluttered environments. Our technology leverages decentralized swarming algorithms and multi-sensor fusion to tackle real-world challenges at scale.

We have successfully attracted significant capital and grants, and we are working with clients and strategic partners across Europe and allied countries — strong signals of market traction. Backed by experienced advisors, we offer the chance to join a 20-person team pushing the boundaries of autonomy and counter-drone defense, with real autonomy and influence over what we build.

What you will do:

As a UAV Robotics Engineer, with a focus on autonomy and swarming algorithms for fixed-wing UAVs, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our capabilities for autonomous and swarming flight. You will be part of a team of ten people and will have significant autonomy and influence in the decisions we make. Your self-starting capabilities will be crucial, as you will have the freedom to lead initiatives and shape the direction of our projects.

Your responsibilities will involve:

• Developing intelligent, platform autonomy algorithms, with a focus on UAV control, avoidance, GNSS-denied and path planning algorithms.
• Developing intelligent, collaborative autonomy algorithms for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and manned-unmanned teaming applications.
• Developing software from prototype to a productized module in our Core OS.
• Develop advanced simulation environments for various types of UAVs.
• Testing, V&V and deployment of your algorithms on real-world UAV swarms.

What you bring:

• BSc or MSc degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• 2+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong background in (aerospace) vehicle dynamics and control, sensor fusion and pose estimation.
• Proficiency in Linux/WSL, C++, Python and experience with ROS2 for robotics development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
• Excellent verbal communications in English and/or Dutch.
• EU and/or NATO citizenship required.

Nice to haves:

• Experience with GPU acceleration.
• Experience with industry standard communications links.
• Experience with platform autonomy algorithm design.
• Experience with Docker, PX4, Ardupilot.
• Familiarity with drone hardware and robotic systems integration.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary (4000-6000 euro) with 25 vacation days.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking swarm technology with exciting applications.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment at our offices in Delft with opportunities for growth and learning.
• Full-time onsite.
• Work travel to EU, North-America and Ukraine.