Research Engineer - Networked Robotics Team
The Research Engineer in the Networked Robotics team at Technology Innovation Institute will focus on the real-world deployment of multi-robot systems. This involves extending communication and sensing capabilities using various technologies and delivering working prototypes, requiring a blend of hardware and software expertise.
Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a publicly funded research institute based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It brings together a diverse community of leading scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and researchers globally to transform problems into pioneering research and technology prototypes that advance society.
The Autonomous Robotics Research Centre focuses on unmanned vehicles across various environments (space, air, land, sea, underwater) to improve safety, environmental protection, and operational effectiveness at lower costs in industrial and mission-critical settings.
Key research activities include:
A research engineer in the Networked Robotics team will be instrumental in facilitating the real-world deployment of multi-robot systems. This role emphasizes extending the communication and sensing capabilities of robots through the utilization of various communication technologies, necessitating a foundational understanding of these technologies.
The position requires the delivery of working prototypes, making a hands-on approach and experience with both hardware and software highly beneficial. Ideal candidates will either possess strong hardware and microcontroller programming skills (with a preference for custom electronics design ability) or demonstrate exceptional programming capabilities combined with experimental work experience.
Posted June 6, 2026