Robotics Engineer for Drones in GPS-denied Environments
Robotics Engineer for Drones in GPS-denied Environments
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16-08-2025
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Job Description
Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research Empas around 1100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
The position is part of the FireDrone project from the Laboratory of Sustainability Robotics (LSR) hosted by Empa. The team specializes in robotic systems for extreme environments with a focus on aerial platforms material integration and robust autonomy. The FireDrone is the worlds first drone designed to operate safely in environments up to 200C addressing critical needs in firefighting and industrial inspection. You will join a fast-moving team advancing cutting-edge autonomy in real-world deployment scenarios.
Your tasks
- Design and implementation of an autonomy stack (including visual-inertial-odometry obstacle avoidance path planning) optimized for GPS-denied high-temperature environments
- Integrate and fuse data from thermal visual and inertial sensors to improve navigation robustness and situational awareness
- Contribute to the design development and integration of hardware perception as well as field-testing to ensure reliable performance in operational deployments
- Develop and implement algorithms on flight controllers and companion computers and deploy on real hardware
- Document designs decisions and test results to support future development and validate software for future certification and commercialization pathways.
Your profile
- Degree (BSc MSc or higher) in Computer Science Robotics Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 2 years experience in Robotics Engineering
- Proven experience with autonomous navigation state estimation SLAM or sensorfusion (ideally in constrained or GPS-denied settings)
- Proficiency in C Python; hands on experience with Linux OS; experience with common software engineering tools (e.g. Git Docker Build Systems Software Packaging); experience with ROS1/ROS2 PX4 ModalAIs VOXL2 environments and design of PCBs is a plus
- Hands-on experience in robotic system integration preferably with drones or embedded systems
- Motivated by real-world impact comfortable with field deployments and excited about working in a startup-like environment
Our offer
We are offering a six-month position (with possibility of 6 month extension and possibility of subsequent transfer to the Spin-Off) at Empa to develop cutting-edge aerial robots operating in the worlds most extreme conditions. You will be based at the Empa campus in Dbendorf next to Zrich with access to a state-of-the-art drone research facility. The position offers a unique chance to contribute to the global leadership of Swiss robotics in safety and industrial innovation. Applications from candidates with a passion for field robotics and meaningful impact are highly encouraged.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation CV certificates diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.
PatriciaNitzsche Stv. Leiterin Human Resources / Dep. Head Human Resources
Employment Type
Full-Time
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