Research Engineer Unmanned Robotic Systems

Are you fascinated by the potential of the latest technologies and their applications? Do you specialize in research on unmanned robotic systems and aspire to create innovative solutions for society and industry? Are you an enthusiastic and collaborative professional eager to learn and grow? If so, this role at Saxion could be your next step!

This is what you do as Research Engineer Unmanned Robotic Systems

You will design, build and validate new solutions, resulting in new prototypes and applied solutions; Typical examples of applications are the use of drones and ground robots for autonomous tasks, including navigation in challenging environment, using dynamic simulations and reinforcement learning to improve these tasks or even do collaborative tasks or control of swarms.  

You will be working on the integration and implementation of these systems.

We seek a professional who fits the job profile below. Does this sound like you? Then this job is ideal for you!

• At least Master of Science in a relevant technical discipline, like robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, applied computer science or mechatronics.
• Broad knowledge of and experience with the building blocks of robotics: Sensing & perception, control &manipulation,  cognition &AI in the context of unmanned or autonomous systems.
• You want to make it work and you want to know why it works.
• Enthusiastic team player, who involves other engineers, companies and students in the project and is driven to contribute to team results.
• Affinity with education and ability to motivate students.

Working at Saxion means working on inspiring, future-oriented education and research. You will fulfil an exciting position, working independently in a dynamic, socially relevant organisation that matters. The position provides you with plenty of opportunities to take initiative and develop.

We also offer the following:

• The following salary scale: scale 10: min € 3.609 / max € 5.377 (cao-hbo) working on a full-time basis.
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus.
• You will receive a temporary contract, with the possibility of extension.
• A generous leave policy. For example: if you work full-time and have opted for a 40-hour week you can take 428 hours of leave annually. This means you will have 53.5 holiday leave days, including statutory holiday days and public holidays.
• Personal development: follow an inspirational webinar, workshop or training course at our internal Saxion Academy, do a career check or explore the possibilities of taking a master’s degree or PhD programme or professional doctorate.
• The Saxion Hybrid Working Package
• A comprehensive retirement plan. See the cao-hbo for more information.
• 100% allowance for travel by public transport and tax benefits on the purchase of a bicycle.

Would you like to find out more about our terms of employment? Check out our webpage.

At Saxion we explore future developments, look beyond our borders and disciplines and drive innovation. By doing this together we contribute to a smarter, safer and more sustainable world. We question how significant technological innovations are and how they can contribute to humanity, society and our planet. We teach our students to look at social issues from a broad perspective and to come up with practical solutions.

School of Life Science, Engineering and Design

As Research Engineer Unmanned Robotic Systems you will be a member of the Smart Mechatronics And RoboTics (SMART) Research Group. This team is part of the School of Life Science, Engineering and Design (LED). LED offers an inspiring and effective learning, work and research environment, focused on applied technologies and recent national and international developments.

Feeling enthusiastic? Then apply directly for the position of Research engineer unmanned robotic systems using this application form.

If you have any questions about this position, Then please contact Gerdine Meijer, Team leader at +31-6 57620592.

Saxion strives to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. Feel free to apply.
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