Drone Collaboration Development Engineer (KTP Associate)

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology collaborative is seeking a candidate for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership focusing on the development of a novel software framework that will enable safe, autonomous collaboration between UAVs and ground systems for port operations. The position involves advanced simulation techniques and regulatory-compliant software development. This role will be primarily based at ISS Aerospace in Newbury, where the associate will develop knowledge in key regulatory frameworks and autonomous behaviors.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing simulation techniques and reinforcement learning.
• Knowledge in regulatory frameworks for autonomy software.

Responsibilities

• Develop a novel software framework for UAVs.
• Validate autonomous behaviours in real-world scenarios.
• Embed new knowledge in autonomy software development.

Skills

Advanced simulation techniques

Reinforcement learning

Synthetic environment modelling

Regulatory-compliant autonomy software development

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available to work on a 26-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Exeter and ISS Aerospace. The KTP will develop a novel software framework to enable safe, autonomous collaboration between UAVs and ground systems for port operations.

The successful candidate will be employed by the University of Exeter and will spend the majority of their time working at ISS Aerospace’s premises in Chieveley, near Newbury (RG20 8RT).

This project aims to develop the Swarm Autonomy Flight Environment for Port Operation Support (SAFEPOS). This will be a safe, scalable and autonomous collaboration between aerial and ground systems in complex environments, addressing a critical barrier to widespread adoption of uncrewed technologies.

The KTP associate will develop and embed within ISS Aerospace:

• The knowledge of advanced simulation techniques, reinforcement learning and synthetic environment modelling to validate autonomous behaviours in complex, real-world scenarios.
• New knowledge in regulatory-compliant autonomy software development, including expertise in JARUS, SORA, ACAS and TMPR frameworks.

About the business

ISS Aerospace is a UK-based leader in autonomous uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), specialising in wide-area operations for the energy, defence, security, utilities, and surveillance sectors. Visit the ISS Aerospace website for more information.