The Robotics and Perception Group is led by Prof. Davide Scaramuzza. Our lab was founded in February 2012 and is part of the Department of Informatics, at the University of Zurich, and the Department of Neuroinformatics, which is a joint institute of both the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich. Our mission is to research the fundamental challenges of robotics and computer vision that will benefit all of humanity. Our key interest is to develop autonomous machines that can navigate all by themselves using only onboard cameras and computation, without relying on external infrastructure, such as GPS or position tracking systems, nor off-board computing. Our interests encompass predominantly micro drones because they are more challenging and offer more research opportunities than ground robots.
Drone Research Engineer
Your responsibilities
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
Your profile
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
What we offer
Work on cutting-edge research in a world-class robotics laboratory that demonstrated the first AI to beat a human in a physical sport
Be a member of a collaborative team of vision, systems, control, and machine-learning scientists