Aerial Robotics Integration Engineer

The Technology Innovation Institute (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 around the world, transforming problems and roadblocks into pioneering research and technology prototypes that help advance society.

As a part of TII’s Artificial Intelligence Research Center, the Extreme-Scale Language Model team is developing and implementing innovative deep learning technologies with applications ranging from Natural Language Processing to Perception and Vision. The team has developed the Falcon models and is planning to continue its cutting-edge applied research with large language models.

Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in flight control, UAV integration, or related fields.
• Autopilot & Frameworks: Hands-on expertise with PX4, ArduPilot, DJI SDKs (or equivalents), plus simulation and middleware tools such as Gazebo and ROS2.
• Programming: Proficiency in C, C++, and Python for embedded development, system integration, and toolchain scripting.
• UAV Systems Knowledge: Practical experience across different autopilot platforms, payloads, and communication protocols.
• Technical Tools: Strong skills in software/hardware debugging, simulation environments, and integration workflows for flight control systems.
• Flight Experience (Nice-to-Have): Experience operating drones with the appropriate pilot license is a strong asset.
• Education Requirements: Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.