8-month Engineer Position in Embedded systems for robots

RESEARCHER PROFILE: Engineer
RESEARCH FIELD(S) AND DISCIPLINES1: Aerial Robotics, Control engineering, Real-time control

JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION 
In the framework of the OrigaBot project, we propose an opportunity to develop and implement an innovative spinning drone composed of only one main propeller. By means of innovative solutions carried out at the laboratory, the engineer will be in charge to stabilize the drone. A flight arena composed of 15 motion capture cameras will be available for locating in real time the drone.

The engineer will be in charge to develop the control laws in charge of the stabilization of the spinning drone. A complete dynamic model and a Python simulator will be provided as well as a robotic platform equipped with an embedded efficient autopilot.

Funding: ANR Grant – OrigaBot project

WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the unique opportunity to work on innovative solutions for the development of future aerial robots. The engineer will be fully integrated in a dynamic research team composed of 7 researchers and 1 engineer in electronics. Depending on the professional experience, net salary will vary between between 1565 and 1860 euros per month depending on professional experience. 

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TYPE OF CONTRACT: TEMPORARY/ JOB STATUS: FULL TIME / HOURS PER WEEK: 35
JOB NOT FUNDED THROUGH AN EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 01/05/2023
ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: 02/05/2023
ENVISAGED DURATION: 8 months
WORK LOCATION(S): Institue of Marseille Sciences (ISM), Campus, Luminy, 13009 Marseille, France

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS 

• Master of sciences or Engineer degree
• Control engineering, Mechanics, Robotics, C programming/Matlab/Python/ROS, Arduino/Teensy

SOFT SKILLS: Adaptability, high degree of autonomy, communicative.

REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION, SELECTION PROCESS

• CV and motivation letter
• Selection process: Interview (on site or remote)

WHERE TO APPLY: Please send full applications to: stephane.viollet@univ-amu.fr