Control Systems Engineer
Location: Belgium-Remote
Department: 2021 SH R&D
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Join Axon and be a Force for Good
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
You will contribute to Axon’s product line as part of the Axon Robotics team (formerly Sky-Hero). We are building next-generation Drones and Robots to help reach our Moonshot: cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% in 10 years.
We are seeking a Control Systems Engineer to support the Sky-Hero team in Brussels, taking a key role in the selection and integration of advanced sensing technologies, as well as implementation of latest signal processing features on cutting edge UAV and UVG reconnaissance products. Drones are already a vital tool to ensure safer and better outcomes for both law enforcement officers and the communities they serve. Axon is in a unique position to build the ecosystem to accelerate this trend and to leverage the latest developments in drone technology to protect life.
What You’ll Do
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Reports to: Director of Engineering
- Prototyping of robotic devices in coordination with mechanical and electrical engineering team, along with software engineering, imaging and computer vision teams
- Involvement in requirements, testing and release procedures, and taking an active part in implementing those procedures, to ensure the quality of deliverables matches the demanding situations and environments Sky-Hero products are expected to operate in
- Contributing to translating sensing technology into features that support and expand the situational awareness of UxV operators
- Taking part in the research and validation of core sensing hardware to enable cutting-edge sensing and autonomous capabilities on new Sky-Hero products
Work Location: This role is based out of our Brussels office and follows an onsite schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Mondays through Fridays. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
What You Bring
- Degree in Robotics, Aerospace, Sensor technology or a related discipline with at least 8 years of experience in the design and development of robotics systems, or advanced Degree with at least 4-6 years of experience in the design and development of robotics systems
- Expertise in control systems applied to aerial vehicle dynamics
- Significant experience with complex system architectures and systems integration
- Experience translating flight control research algorithms to on-device implementations with a deep understanding of resource utilization, real-time requirements and other constraints
- Good proficiency with a prototyping language such as Python, and a production-ready language such as C, C++ or Rust
- English proficiency required, French and or Dutch are a plus
Any experience with the following is a plus:
- Past experience developing robotics control or motion planning features, on a product targeted for release to users.
- Experience developing autonomous products for GPS-denied environments
- Deep Learning, particularly in the contexts of Computer Vision, Dynamics or Controls
- PX4, ROS (particularly ROS 2)
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive Base Salary
- 30 Vacation Days per Year
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- Restricted Stock Unit Eligibility
- Private Health Insurance
- Wellbeing Platform
- Of course, we have free snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
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