Drone Research Engineer

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

• 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

• 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

• 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
  

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

Starting date: As soon as possible