Future Member

We currently have one open position.
We are recruiting 1 full-time Researcher in Robotics for demining. As part of the Eupean project AIDEDeX —focused on AI-driven detection of hidden threats using unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs)—you will contribute to cutting-edge research in robotics and AI while collaborating with academic and industrial partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Integration and testing of UGVs equipped with advanced sensors for hidden threat detection.
• Development of machine vision and lidar-based perception systems.
• Design and implementation of multi-robot coordination for area threat clearance.
• Participation in annual field trials across Europe.
• Collaboration with end users (Belgian deminers) for system co-creation.
• Dissemination of research findings through conferences and publications.
• Supervision of Master’s thesis students.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience in sensor integration for robotic systems.
• Proficiency in Robot Operating System (ROS2).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of machine vision, SLAM techniques, or multi-robot systems.
• Experience with Docker or complex software architectures.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Strong communication skills in English; knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must hold nationality from a NATO and EU member state.
• Willingness to undergo a background check for security clearance.
• Must reside in Belgium during the contract period.

Contract Details

• Start Date: March 2025 (negotiable).
• Status: Full-time, open-ended contract tied to project funding (guaranteed until end of 2027).
• Wage Scale: A1 (Master’s) or A2 (Ir degree/PhD).

How to Apply

Submit the following documents to Mr. Ken Hasselmann (ken.hasselmann@mil.be) and Mr. Geert De Cubber (geert.de.cubber@mil.be),  and erm-deao-rswo@mil.be with the subject: “AIDEDeX”:

• CV and motivation letter.
• Scan of ID card (both sides).

Interviews will be conducted online. Preselected candidates will receive details about the interview schedule.
For more details about the project, visit https://aidedex.eu/
Please read also the full job description.

Additional offers:

Note that we are also looking forward to the following recruitments, so keep an eye on this page for regular updates:

• Q2 2025: C-UAS expert
• Q2 2025: Generic lab technician
• Q3 2025: 2 Maritime robotics researchers (possibility to perform a PhD)
• Q3 2025: 2 Mobile manipulation researchers
• Q3 2025: Aerial robotics engineer (obligation to perform a PhD)

The Royal Military Academy is subscribed in the ERASMUS programme. As a result, the Robotics & Autonomous Systems unit attracts national and international master thesis students that want to pair a thorough theoretical development to a practical implementation on one of our robotic systems.

We always prefer to include master thesis students in our financed research projects, as this gives the students the greatest potential to work inside a real research team and to have the financial means to have access to equipment. Therefore, please take a look at our running research projects and let us know if your are interested in contributing.

The Royal Military Academy is an accredited university and can deliver PhD. degrees. However, in order to maximize cross-fertilization between civilian and military research, we prefer to work in collaboration with universities. 

As a military university, our role is often to validate in real-life conditions the theoretical developments performed within the PhD. study. As a unit of Belgian Defence, this often entails field-testing robotic systems (land / air / marine) in tough conditions.

Please have a look at our active research activities and our running projects and let us know if you see a potential for collaboration.