Internship or Graduation: General Autonomous Shipping
Core
Research and development of novel technologies for autonomous shipping, including full autonomy systems, captain support, vessel dynamics, sensor fusion, and collision avoidance.
Role type
MSc Research Intern / Graduation Project Student (Autonomous Shipping)
Builds
Research prototypes, autonomy simulators, and modular hardware/software for Damen's shipyard operations.
Domain
Maritime industry + Autonomous Systems / Robotics
Deliverable
research
Required skills
control systems, robotics, mathematics, mechatronics, embedded software, HMI design, simulation (Python), ROS, low-level programming (C/C++), sensor technology (W-band radar, longwave infrared), NMEA protocols, algorithms, tracking, sensor fusion, calibration
Preferred skills
experience with static sensor setups, model boat testing, full-size vessel testing
Technologies
Python, ROS, C, C++, W-band radar, longwave infrared, NMEA
Responsibilities
Answer specific research questions, develop tools for RD&I, perform simulations, work with sensor setups or test vessels, collaborate with researchers
Seniority
Student (MSc level)