Robotics & Perception Engineer

BES is looking for a new engineer to join its team in the automotive sector in Brussels

As part of an innovative project in Robotics, Perception and Artificial Intelligence with a major player in the automotive industry, we are looking for a Robotics Perception Engineer to contribute to the development and integration of advanced perception and AI solutions for robotic applications.

You will join an international R&D environment, working on cutting-edge Proof-of-Concept projects at the intersection of academic research and real-world industrial applications.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluate, package and test perception algorithms for robotics applications.
• Benchmark state-of-the-art perception and AI algorithms using TME data and real-world use cases.
• Improve, adapt and integrate component algorithms into end-to-end perception pipelines.
• Prepare and manage software releases for technical handovers and PoC trials.
• Port and optimize algorithms for embedded platforms used in robotic applications.
• Contribute to the integration and adaptation of foundation models and language models into in-house robotics pipelines.
• Support technology transfer activities, bringing research prototypes towards robust and demonstrable PoC solutions.
• Participate in on-site deployments, testing and follow-up of PoCs when required.
• Monitor project progress and prepare technical reports and status updates.
• Contribute to scientific publications and patent applications resulting from the research activities.

Your Profile:

• PhD in Robotics, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong experience in robotics perception and AI algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with ROS / ROS2 and robotic software architectures.
• Solid knowledge of Computer Vision, Deep Learning and/or Machine Learning.
• Experience developing and integrating algorithms into software pipelines.
• Good programming skills in C++ and/or Python.
• Experience with embedded platforms and algorithm deployment is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with foundation models, Large Language Models (LLMs) or multimodal AI is an advantage.
• Experience with benchmarking, experimentation and working with real-world datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to move from research concepts to practical PoC implementations.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in an international, multidisciplinary R&D environment.
• Experience with scientific publications and/or patents is a plus.
• Fluent in English.

What can you expect as a B.E.S. consultant?

• Innovative R&D and high-tech projects with major industry players, allowing you to develop strong technical expertise while working on cutting-edge technologies.
• Knowledge-sharing and expert communities through our competence centers, providing opportunities for cross-sector learning, technical exchange and continuous development.
• A personal development plan designed to strengthen both your technical expertise and soft skills, including communication, leadership and project management.
• A competitive compensation package under the RSICI framework, designed for highly qualified profiles involved in Research & Development and innovation activities, with benefits tailored to your profile and experience.
• The opportunity to work in an international, collaborative and stimulating environment, surrounded by engineers and experts passionate about technology and innovation.