Position
We are looking for a Robotics Control Engineer to deal with the design and development of our innovative space robotics applications (in-orbit and planetary), in challenging ESA and EC funded projects.
These projects cover currently the following topics:
Active space mechanisms and their integration in robotics systems
Space actuators and robotics manipulators for defence and on-orbit servicing
Gravity-Offloading System and Health countermeasures systems for astronauts and earth applications.
Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)
Start date: Quarter 1, 2026.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Analyse potential control strategies, carrying out trade-offs accounting for hardware components (motors, sensors, electronics) and taking into account mission requirements
Develop hardware and software test setups to validate the suitability of the control strategies
Develop (low- and high-level) simulation environment to test and validate developed software
Support the end-to-end implementation, testing and optimisation on target robot architectures
Generate the technical documentation required all along the process.
Skills and Experience
A Master's or PhD degree in mechatronics, control or (robotics oriented) software engineering
At least 3 year of professional experience in an equivalent position
General knowledge on:
Robotic systems and subsystems
Control theyory
Optimized based control
Common robotics modeling and control theory
Hands-on experience with:
Robotics software development and frameworks (e.g. ROS-2, Gazebo/Isaac Sim)
Real-time control and communication (e.g. CAN, EtherCAT)
Complex software architectures assemblies, deployment and testing (e.g. Docker)
Continuous Integration processes and agile software development
Proficiency with:
Embedded programming and microcontroller
Technical documents production
In addition:
Good knowledge of Matlab
Advanced programming skills in C, C++ and Python
Hands-on problem solving skills
Strength to cope with schedules and deadlines
Ability to work in distributed international teams
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Very good written and spoken English.
Our Offer
Working within an exceptional sector with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
A professional and modern working environment with motivated Administrative Staff, Engineers, Astronaut Training Instructors and Scientists coming from all different horizons and countries with a common passion for space and their own expertise
A full-time position with an indefinite contract of employment
A competitive remuneration package and good working conditions
Working from home in part can be a possibility
An individualised training and development programmes.