(H/F) R&D

(H/F) R&D - Perception, Mapping and Navigation Engineer Join to apply for the (H/F) R&D - Perception, Mapping and Navigation Engineer role at Wandercraft Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Overview Our AI & Control Team is growing to meet new challenges Our personal exoskeleton is evolving to operate in increasingly complex environments. To achieve this, it must be able to understand its surroundings in order to assist users with safe and robust navigation around various obstacles. Since 2025, Wandercraft has been venturing into humanoid robotics in close collaboration with the Renault Group. We are leveraging our expertise in bipedal robotics and expanding our autonomy skills for these robots. They will need to locate objects of interest, estimate their poses, and navigate reliably and autonomously. We are creating a team dedicated to perception and navigation. This team will develop the knowledge and codebase needed to address these challenges, exploring state-of-the-art techniques, whether based on machine learning, classical computer vision, or model-based control. The Perception, Mapping, and Navigation team is part of the AI & Control department, works closely with other members of this department, and collaborates regularly with other R&D teams: embedded software, electronics, and mechanics. Responsibilities Selecting the most suitable vision/perception sensors for our needs Conducting literature reviews related to ongoing projects Presenting the latest innovations from the literature or internally developed algorithms to the team Developing algorithms for object detection, pose estimation, or feature recognition Creating a map of the environment that can be used to understand and navigate it Developing navigation and control algorithms for various robots, including autonomous navigation for humanoid robots and navigation assistance for exoskeletons Working closely with other teams to ensure the overall performance of the algorithms Testing on real robots and in simulation Traveling to customer sites (e.g., healthcare centers or factories) to ensure algorithms function properly in real-world conditions and making corrections as needed Automated testing, code quality, and designing verification pipelines to ensure non-regression Qualifications Engineering degree or PhD in perception, navigation, machine learning, robotics, or a similar field. Experience in perception or navigation. Academic experience valued, particularly in relation to perception or the use of point clouds, navigation or optimal control, machine learning, etc. Creativity, innovation: ability to develop new things with a limited existing base and to make prototypes (personal or professional robotics projects highly appreciated). Interest in experimentation and adapting algorithms to the constraints of the field and a commercial product. Experience in software development (Python/C++). Experience in team software development (modularity, responding to specifications, continuous integration, etc.). Comfortable with linear algebra (matrix calculations), kinematics, and physical modeling (reference frame changes, odometry, etc.). Rigorous, able to proofread your work and explain calculations or algorithms clearly. Curious and good analytical skills, enabling monitoring technological developments effectively and learning from scientific literature or meetings at conferences. Skills Python: expert C++: expert Vision (feature detection, mapping, SLAM): expert Navigation (path planning, path tracking): expert Machine learning (data analysis, augmentation, labeling, validation): autonomous Robotics (kinematics, odometry, real data analysis): autonomous Linear algebra, numerical optimization: autonomous Control systems (observers, controllers): basic knowledge Continuous analysis of the state of the art in the field: autonomous Software development best practices, continuous integration, automated testing: autonomous Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wandercraft by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr