Drone Research Engineer

University of Zurich, IFI, RPG

University of Zurich, IFI, RPG

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  • Veröffentlicht:

    03 Mai 2024
  • Pensum:

    100%
  • Vertrag:

    Festanstellung
  • Sprache:

    Englisch (Fliessend), Deutsch (Muttersprache)

Robotics and Perception Group
University of Zurich
Andreasstrasse 15
8050 Zurich, Switzerland
rpg.ifi.uzh.ch 

Job Description

  • Continuous improvements of our robotic systems

  • Maintaining a fleet of quadrotors and a set of robot demos

  • Setting up and conducting experiments in the lab and in the field

  • Code reviewing, code optimization, and implementation of new features 

  • Full time, but part-time applicants will be considered

  • Work on project LINA, a high-tech testing infrastructure of autonomous systems

Requirements

  • Knowledge of German or Swiss German (C1-C2 level) and familiarity with Swiss working system

  • M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mechanical Eng., Electrical Eng., Computer Science, or related field

  • Knowledge of C++ and Python

  • Experience with embedded systems

  • Ability to work organized and independently

  • Good communication skills in English

  • Plus: Robot Operating System (ROS)

  • Plus: Knowledge of FPV quadrotor hardware and firmware

  • Plus: Experience piloting RC aircraft, or willingness to learn

  • Plus: 3D CAD experience (Onshape)

  • Plus: Soldering and hardware prototyping

Benefits

  • Work on cutting-edge research in a world-class robotics laboratory that demonstrated the first AI to beat a human in a physical sport (watch this video )

  • Be a member of a collaborative team of vision, systems, control, and machine-learning scientists

  • Possibility to pursue your own research projects

  • Possibility to pursue a PhD

How to Apply

Email your CV and motivation letter to with subject line “Application for Drone Research Engineer”

Starting date: As soon as possible

Kontakt

  • Alexander Barden contact avatar
    Alexander Barden
  • University of Zurich, IFI, RPG

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