This role leads the autonomy strategy and engineering teams for a flying robotics platform, covering SLAM, navigation, mapping, and spatial AI.

Your tasks

Define and drive the strategic vision for the autonomy stack across SLAM, navigation, mapping, and spatial AI
Lead and grow the autonomy team, establishing governance, accountabilities, and processes
Own delivery, deployment, and maintenance of the autonomy stack across hardware platforms
Ensure system-level trade-offs across hardware, sensors, software, cloud platforms, and autonomy
Oversee autonomy system risk management, verification and validation across simulation and flight testing
Set team priorities and allocate resources to match roadmap commitments
Hire, develop, and retain engineering talent, providing coaching and feedback

What you bring

Master's or PhD degree in Robotics or a related field
8+ years of experience in robotics or autonomous systems
Engineering leadership and team management experience
Deep expertise in one or more areas such as SLAM, VIO, path planning, 3D mapping, or AI perception
Proven track record of deploying autonomy on real hardware shipped to customers
Professional fluency in English; French is a plus

Conditions

Workload: 100 %
Work model: Hybrid
Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

What to expect

3–6 months interim, then a permanent position
Option to work remotely up to 2 days per week

Technologies

SLAM
VIO

How to apply

You apply with your Try&Hire profile: upload your CV, check the details, enter key facts and availability. A short introduction video is optional but helps. Our team will get in touch if your profile fits the assignment.

VP Autonomy