Research Engineer (Autonomous Drone Navigation and Path Planning)
Core
Develop autonomous drone navigation frameworks and algorithms for safe multirotor operations in maritime environments, focusing on conflict detection, collision avoidance, and flight-path planning.
Role type
Research Engineer (Autonomous Drone Navigation)
Builds
Simulation-based validation frameworks for drone airspace usage and vessel interaction
Domain
Maritime robotics and autonomous systems
Deliverable
production ML models | research
Required skills
autonomous navigation, path planning, trajectory optimisation, conflict detection, collision avoidance, optimisation techniques, machine learning, robotics simulation, vessel-motion prediction, dynamic obstacle avoidance
Preferred skills
deep learning, geospatial data analysis, maritime traffic data processing, airspace-capacity modelling
Technologies
Python, C++, MATLAB, ROS/ROS2, Gazebo, AirSim, Unity, PyTorch, TensorFlow
Responsibilities
Develop autonomous navigation frameworks for maritime multirotor operations; Formulate navigation and separation-assurance problems; Develop optimisation and ML algorithms for conflict detection and collision avoidance; Integrate prediction, planning, and control modules within simulation frameworks; Design and conduct simulation experiments and validation studies; Collaborate with researchers and operators for system integration and testing; Prepare technical reports and research publications.
Seniority
Mid-level Research Engineer
