AI Focused Automation and Autonomy Research Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Fostering and care-keeping knowledge related to automation and autonomy using AI.
• Actively supporting the development of technology enabling AI based automation for cockpit and flight operations, as a key enabler for Single Pilot Operations (SPO), in collaboration with main industry partners
• Active participation in EU-funded projects by executing tasks, writing deliverables, attending project meetings and live flight demonstrations.
• Work on design, prototyping, testing, training, and defining support procedures, in collaboration with an advanced engineering team.
• Establishing needs from our Engineering branch, defining a strategic research agenda and proactively researching and deepening knowledge.
• Assisting on the writing of future project proposals on the topic of AI, automation and autonomy based on Engineering needs and the defined strategic research agenda.
• Facilitating flow of knowledge from EU projects to the Engineering branch.
• Technology and partner scouting and linking to external institutes / research facilities.
• Identifying and assisting in establishing strategic partnerships with regards to supply chain and technology implementation.
• Disseminating knowledge through publications.
• Safeguarding knowledge by identifying relevant IP and initiating patent applications.

Requirements:

• MSc/PhD degree in aerospace/electrical/mechanical/control engineering or other relevant technical discipline.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and its path towards implementation in aviation.
• Ideally, knowledge and/or experience with automation and autonomy technologies supporting Single Pilot Operations (SPO)
• Ideally, knowledge and/or experience of the SESAR 3 JU framework and main flagships.
• Software development and programming experience.
• Proactive, self-initiative and team-oriented candidate.
• Strong ability to think out of the box.
• Strong analytical skills, coupled with the ability to influence and, enabling effective collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills.