PhD Candidate – Counter-UAS Drone Detection & Interception

Ntnu; Trondheim; Hybrid; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Job summary

NTNU is offering a PhD Candidate position in Drone Detection and Interception Solutions within the Department of Engineering Cybernetics in Trondheim. The role focuses on counter-drone concepts, detection, tracking and testing solutions tailored for Norwegian infrastructure.

The UAV-lab at NTNU provides a strong research environment with collaboration across faculties. You will pursue doctoral studies while contributing to real-world drone security research and related publications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in control engineering, cybernetics, aerospace engineering, electronic systems, mechatronics, or equivalent (five-year Norwegian course).
• Average grade B or better on NTNU scale; or documented strong academic foundation.
• Knowledge in core topics: guidance/navigation/control; aerial robotics/UAS systems; sensor/detection/tracking.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate in a team with diverse backgrounds.
• Motivation to work on both software and hardware, including field deployment.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until doctorate is obtained.
• Carry out high-quality research within project framework.
• Publish academically and disseminate results to the broader community.
• Collaborate with NTNU UAV-lab researchers and other PhD candidates.
• Participate in international conferences and research stays.
• Potential teaching duties as part of the project.
• Be prepared for changes to work duties during employment.

Skills

Guidance navigation control

Aerial robotics/UAS systems

Sensor detection tracking

Team collaboration

Security clearance awareness

Education

Master's degree in Control/Cybernetics/Aerospace/Electronic Systems/Mechatronics

Job description

NTNU is offering a PhD Candidate position in Drone Detection and Interception Solutions within the Department of Engineering Cybernetics in Trondheim. The role focuses on counter-drone concepts, detection, tracking and testing solutions tailored for Norwegian infrastructure.

The UAV-lab at NTNU provides a strong research environment with collaboration across faculties. You will pursue doctoral studies while contributing to real-world drone security research and related publications.