# Technology Innovation Institute (TII):  Looking  for Senior UAV Engineer for a full time position, on site (Abu Dhabi)

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**Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 6:59am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/technology-innovation-institute-tii-looking-for-senior-uav-engineer-for-a-full-time-position-on-site-abu-dhabi/32052/1 "2023-05-03T06:59:02Z")

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**Technology Innovation Institute** (TII): Looking for **Senior UAV Engineer** for a **full time** position, **on site** (Abu Dhabi)

TII is a publicly funded research institute, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is home to a diverse community of leading scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and researchers from across the globe, transforming problems and roadblocks into pioneering research and technology prototypes that help move society ahead.

**Responsibilities:**

- Develop, maintain and extend the team’s software stack (control, perception, navigation, etc.) for autonomous UAV missions (multi-rotor drones & fixed-wings)
- Integrate sensors and systems (both hardware and software) on different robotic platforms
- Collaborate with other research groups to support them on prototyping and integration tasks
- Write efficient and maintainable code

**Required Qualifications:**

- Masters or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 4+ year of working experience
- Strong experience in C++ and/or Python
- Good experience with ROS/ROS2 framework and Gazebo/Rviz simulation
- Applied knowledge of using flight controllers, PX4 / ardupilot firmware, mission planner, QGC, etc.
- Good knowledge of at least 1 of the following: Filtering techniques and state estimation (EKF, UKF,  
Particle filtering, etc.), navigation, control systems, guidance, SLAM, motion planning, perception

**Other Skills:**

- Contributions to open-source projects is a plus
- 3D modelling (Solidworks, Catia, etc.) and 3D printing skills is a plus
- Agile tools: Git, Jira, Slack
- Fast learner
- Self-starter and showing initiative
- Must be a strong team player with succeeding as a team mentality
- Excellent communication (clear and effective) and stakeholder engagement skills

> If you are interested in the job opening or have any questions about the position or our company, please feel free to contact me directly at [seppe.geuens@tii.ae](mailto:seppe.geuens@tii.ae). I would be happy to provide you with more information and answer any questions you may have.