R&D System Engineer

You are expected to contribute across domains, including:

1) R&D on Positioning & Navigation Systems:

• Develop and enhance Agilica local positioning system (hardware, firmware, software, and algorithms).

• Development of new prototypes implementing sensor-fusion methods combining UWB, INS, visual odometry and so on.

2) Embedded Systems Development:

• Embedded systems programming (C/C++) and microcontrollers integration (ARM, NordicRF, RP2040, STM32, etc.).

• Implement communication and IoT protocols, real-time logic, and hardware drivers.

• Participate in PCB/schematic design and hardware bring-up.

3) Drone & Robotics Integration:

• Integrate Agilica positioning stack with ArduPilot/PX4-based UAVs, DJI drones (via SDK), and other UAV systems.

• Configure and test MAVLink messaging, companion computer interfaces, and precision landing workflows.

• Conduct field tests, debugging sessions, and validation campaigns.

• Prepare technical documentation and test reports.

• Represent Agilica in demos, industry shows, and partner meetings.

Profile Description

Minimum Requirements:

• Master degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Robotics, or a closely related field.

• Strong foundation in embedded systems and software development (C/C++ required).

• Experience in hardware and software integration.

• Familiarity with drone/robotic systems and tools.

• Curiosity and motivation to work across multiple engineering domains.

• Signal processing techniques and positioning algorithms.

• Writing technical documents in English.

Personal Skills:

• Proactive, hands-on, and ready to grow in a fast-moving startup.

• Be able to work under tight schedule and pressure

• Creative problem solver with the ability to work independently.

• Be able to work independently in a multidisciplinary team

• Versatility, flexibility, and sense of initiative

• Customer driven and quality oriented.

• Interdisciplinary and creative, end-to-end commitment focused and persistent.

• Have excellent communication skills in English (oral / written) and knowledge of French or Dutch is an added value.

Skills that will make you standout

You do not need to know everything on day one. Motivation to learn and grow is equally valuable.

• Experience with microcontrollers (STM32, RP2040, ESP32, NordicRF, etc.).

• Experience in electronic schematic and PCB design (e.g., Fusion 360).

• Hardware bring-up, test equipment usage (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes).

• C/C++, MATLAB, Python for prototyping.

• Familiarity with Git

• Appreciation for clean and well-documented code

• Signal processing, positioning algorithms, sensor fusion methodologies.

• Real-time systems, wireless system fundamentals and communication stacks.

• Experience with ArduPilot, PX4, or DJI SDK.

• MAVLink messaging protocol

• Experience in integrating sensors into drones or robots.

Specific Requirements:

• The candidate must consent with the background check required to obtain access to the Royal Military Academy, which will be executed by the Belgian Defense.

• Teleworking is an exception.

Workplace

• Royal Military Academy, Brussels (Avenue de la Renaissance 30, 1000 Brussels).

• Occasional travel abroad.

What we Offer

• Full-time employment (38 hours / week) based on an open-ended contract.

• Opportunity to become a foundational engineer shaping Agilica core technology.

• A collaborative and ambitious startup culture with strong growth potential.

• Work on cutting-edge technologies and autonomous solutions in real environments.

• Competitive salary with extra-legal benefits of meal vouchers (€6/day) and home-work travel allowance.

• Flexible working hours (within a 38h week)

How to Apply

Please send by email using the Apply Now button:

• A motivation letter

• A complete CV

• A scan of your ID card (front and back)

Title the email clearly to "R&D Engineer Application".

The application deadline is 02 January 2026. 

A first pre-selection will be conducted based on the received documents. Selected applicants will be invited to a face-to-face interview at the Royal Military Academy.