AV Engineer: Autonomous Vehicle System and Control
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 18, 2026.
Why Aidoptation?
At Aidoptation, we develop autonomous driving software for high-speed (120kph) driving. Our EdgeDrive stack is built on deterministic, rule-based control and designed to avoid safety-critical situations before they arise. We hold the first authorisation to test Level 4 autonomy on public highways up to the speed limit. As a startup, we move fast and stay close to the technology, so your work ends up on real vehicles on real roads. Because of our roots in autonomous racing we build with precision and robustness.
Role Description
In this role you will work across the planning-to-control stack for highway autonomy, from trajectory planning through vehicle dynamics and control. You will help design and implement real-time algorithms that keep the vehicle safe, stable, and predictable at high speed and build the interface between planning outputs and vehicle actuators. You will own validation across simulation, SIL/HIL and on-vehicle testing, working closely with planning, perception, localization and systems engineers to close the loop end-to-end. The role includes hands-on vehicle integration, edge-case analysis, and test campaigns, with occasional travel depending on testing needs.
Requirements
Must-Haves
- MSc in Robotics, Computer Science, Control, Mechanical, Automotive or similar
- Minimum of 2+ years of relevant industry or research experience
- Experience across motion planning, vehicle dynamics control, stability, control theory, Kalman filtering and MPC control.
- Proficiency in modern C++ and Python, and/or MATLAB/Simulink, with disciplined software engineering and testing practices
- Comfortable in Linux environments and ROS 2 (required)
- Deep understanding of vehicle and tire dynamics.
- Startup mentality: ownership, speed, hands-on and high standards
- Fluent English (Dutch is a plus)
- Applicants must already have the right to work in the EU. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with hard real-time systems
- Experience and exposure to embedded systems software integration
- Experience with scenario-based testing or simulation platforms (SIL and basic HIL) and vehicle testing
- Basic understanding of vehicle dynamics constraints and controller integration
- Familiarity with CAN and automotive interfaces, plus timing and synchronization basics
- Familiarity with AUTOSAR and ISO 26262.
- Interest in high-performance vehicles and limit handling topics