This position is posted as Robotics Engineer. Depending on experience, scope and level of ownership, the title can be aligned to Senior Robotics Engineer during the hiring process. We welcome applications from both junior and senior profiles.
WHO WE ARE
Sphere Defense is a fully funded technology startup with the mission of providing allied countries with sovereign, effective and seamless autonomous countermeasures to neutralize today’s and tomorrow’s aerial threats.
Sphere Defense was founded by industry veterans with previous successful exits, and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in the heart of Europe.
ABOUT YOU
You are a highly motivated Robotics Engineer with hands on experience building autonomous systems with a strong focus on visual perception. You enjoy working on complex, real world robotics problems and ideally have experience with flying vehicles or aerial platforms.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Shape the software and perception architecture for autonomous flying countermeasures
- Join as one of the early members of a high performing team designing and developing autonomous systems to protect allied countries from aerial threats
- Own, design, develop, document and test high performance, reliable autonomous systems running on resource constrained, Linux based platforms
- Design and implement algorithms and software for perception, state estimation and autonomy
- Identify, integrate and validate sensors, including cameras, for autonomous flying systems
- Build high fidelity simulations and digital twins for offline development and online validation
- Work hands on and close to the hardware during development, integration and testing phases
- Establish CI / CD pipelines for automated builds and non regression testing
- Draft, review and maintain technical documentation and design documents
- Act as a team player and mentor, supporting and growing the team when needed
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REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Control Systems, Computer Science or equivalentDemonstrated experience in a similar role, with ownership of one or more subsystems of complex robotics productsStrong proficiency in C++ for production systems and Python for rapid prototypingExperience with ROS2 or other robotics middlewareSolid knowledge of state estimation, perception, sensor fusion and autonomous systemsExperience using simulation and visualization tools such as RViz, Foxglove, Gazebo or similarAbility to prototype independently using off the shelf electronic components and 3D printed partsExcellent written and spoken English, French or Dutch is a plusSelf starter mindset, comfortable working in high ambiguity environments and taking ownership of new challengesPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proficiency in RustExperience with the PX4 flight controller or other flight controllersExperience selecting sensors such as thermal or RGB cameras, laser rangefinders, IMUs and actuators including servo or geared motorsExperience with drones, missiles, rockets or other flying vehiclesExperience with one or more of the following areas : VIO or SLAM, machine learning model training, reinforcement learningWHAT WE OFFER
We are building a core team of hard working people. If want to join a company with real impact and you are autonomous, creative and driven, we want to hear from you.
Sphere Defense offers attractive compensation, stock options depending on geography and position, and a unique opportunity to help shape the global defense landscape.
Interview with our recruiter (45 minutes)Technical interview with our CTO (1 hour)Culture add interview with our founders (1 hour)Prior to receiving an offer of employment, we will conduct a light background checkRIGHT TO WORK
This role is only open to candidates with the right to work in Belgium. We cannot provide visa sponsorship at this time.
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