Junior Engineer in Autonomous Systems

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Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated junior engineer to join our embedded autonomous systems development team, participating in aerospace and defense projects, and designing perception, navigation, guidance, control, and cooperation algorithms. Key Highlights: 1. Cutting-edge projects in aerospace and defense 2. Innovation and collaboration environment with high added value 3. Professional development with opportunities to assume greater responsibilities **Description:** We are looking for a highly technically motivated **junior engineer** to join our embedded autonomous systems development team. You will participate in cutting-edge aerospace and defense projects, contributing to the design of perception, navigation, guidance, control, and cooperation algorithms for aerial and space platforms. This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within an innovative and collaborative environment offering very high added value. **Functional Job Description** You will be part of a multidisciplinary team working on the design, development, and integration of embedded perception, navigation, guidance, control, and cooperation systems. As a junior engineer, you will undertake tasks such as: * Development of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms for UAVs and space systems * Design and implementation of perception techniques based on sensor fusion to support autonomous pointing, guidance, and navigation * Development of cooperation algorithms among autonomous systems * Development and testing of embedded software * Evaluation of hardware components * Support in physical and logical integration of technology demonstrators * Participation in laboratory validation tests and flight campaigns * Collaboration on applied research tasks (AI for autonomy or control, computer vision, multi-agent system cooperation, etc.) * Meetings, business travel (limited), or field flight days (limited) **Required Competencies** A professional with strong technical motivation and eagerness to learn, who wishes to grow in the aerospace/defense sector by contributing to the development of innovative systems. Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor's/Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, Telecommunications, or related fields * Basic knowledge in one or more of the following areas: + Estimation: Kalman filter, EKF, UKF + Control Theory: PID, LQR, MPC + Perception: computer vision, sensor fusion, sensors (visual, IMU, GPS, …) + Deep Neural Networks (*Deep Learning*) + Deep Reinforcement Learning techniques (*Deep Reinforcement Learning*) + Programming in C/C\+\+ or Python and PyTorch * Teamwork ability, proactivity, and attention to detail * Ability to prepare concise technical reports * Minimum English level B2 (certification not required) Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledge of flight mechanics or orbital mechanics * Experience in GNC, UAV, CubeSat, or robotics projects (academic or personal) * Knowledge of ROS2 programming * Knowledge of computer vision algorithms for classification, detection, or segmentation tasks * Knowledge of drone and open autopilot architectures (PX4, ArduPilot) * Hardware-software integration experience * Familiarity with HIL/SIL simulations * Experience using CAD software (Catia, Fusion 360 or similar) **What We Offer** * Involvement in technologically cutting-edge projects with direct impact * Technical mentoring and continuous training * Collaborative, dynamic environment with strong applied R\+D focus * Professional development with opportunities to assume greater responsibilities * Work flexibility and competitive conditions * Work Location: Getafe * Permanent full-time contract **Recruitment Process Participation** If you are ready to launch your career as a **Junior Engineer in Autonomous Systems** and meet the requirements outlined above, we look forward to your application! Please send your CV along with a brief motivation letter to **rrhh@adatica.com**, with the subject line “Vacancy: Junior Engineer in Autonomous Systems”.