Summary
Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a publicly funded research institute in Abu Dhabi, and this role is part of its Robotics Research Center. The researcher will integrate aerial robotics technologies into operational prototypes, including configuring autopilots, integrating payloads and adapting autonomy systems for mission execution. Applicants need a master’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or a related field, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Hands-on experience with UAV platforms, autopilot frameworks, programming and simulation tools is required; a drone pilot license is an asset.
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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 across the globe, transforming problems and roadblocks into pioneering research and technology prototypes that help move society ahead.
This role is part of TII’s Robotics Research Center
Roles and Responsibilities Integration Engineer
You'll be joining a team that specializes in bringing together diverse technology components to drive our civil aerial robotics projects. We focus on merging the work of research teams to create functioning prototypes that are ready for real-world application. Our primary aim is to transform initial concepts into practical, operational solutions.
If you're passionate about turning innovative ideas into effective, tangible technology in the field of aerial robotics, this is the place for you.
Autopilot Management: Setup, maintain, and fine-tune autopilots for various drone platforms, ensuring optimal performance.
Payload Integration: Install, configure, and test diverse payloads - including imaging (RGB, multispectral, thermal), sensing (LiDAR, SAR, environmental sensors), and actuation (spraying, seeding, custom tools) - to meet mission needs.
Autonomy & Mission Integration: Configure and adapt autonomy modules and SDK-based systems to enable mission execution and automated operation
Education Requirements:
Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
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
At TII, we help society to overcome its biggest hurdles through a rigorous approach to scientific discovery and inquiry, using state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration with leading international
institutions. Our rigorous discovery and inquiry-based approach helps to forge new and disruptive breakthroughs in AI, advanced materials, autonomous robotics, cryptography, digital security, directed energy, quantum computing and secure systems.