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Role Overview
Sunreef Yachts is seeking an Autonomy Engineer / Autonomous Systems Project Lead to lead the development and integration of advanced autonomous systems for next-generation yachts and intelligent mobility platforms.
Role Purpose
Define the overall autonomous architecture, manage system integration, and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver reliable and safe autonomous solutions for next-generation yachts and intelligent mobility platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Coordination
- Lead autonomous system projects including autonomous navigation, collision avoidance, auto-docking, route planning, remote operation, and intelligent control systems.
- Coordinate and supervise technical activities across software, electronics, mechanical, and automation teams.
- Work closely with Sunreef's existing PLC programming and HMI development teams, taking ownership of overall autonomous system integration, technical direction, and project leadership.
- Collaborate with suppliers, technology partners, and equipment manufacturers for integration and system optimization.
Architecture & System Integration
- Define and manage the overall autonomy system architecture, ensuring seamless integration between sensors, control systems, propulsion, communications, and onboard electronics.
- Integrate and calibrate advanced autonomous sensing technologies including LiDAR, radar, AI cameras, stereo vision systems, GPS/RTK, IMU, sonar, thermal cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and laser scanners.
- Develop and oversee sensor fusion, computer vision, AI perception, SLAM, obstacle detection, and path-planning systems for real-time autonomous operations.
- Support embedded software and autonomy platform integration using technologies such as Python, C/C++, ROS/ROS2, Linux, and MATLAB/Simulink.
- Manage communication and networking architectures including CAN Bus, NMEA 2000, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, RS485, MQTT, and TCP/UDP protocols.
Testing & Validation
- Lead testing, diagnostics, troubleshooting, simulation, and validation activities including field and sea-trial testing.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading autonomous vehicle, robotics, automation, or intelligent mobility projects.
- Proven experience managing complex multidisciplinary engineering projects involving autonomous systems and advanced sensor technologies.
- Hands-on experience with LiDAR, radar systems, AI cameras, GPS/RTK positioning, and industrial communication protocols.
- Experience in robotics, automotive autonomy, drones, industrial automation, or electric mobility is considered a strong advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical understanding of autonomous navigation systems.
- Strong technical understanding of AI-based perception and computer vision.
- Strong technical understanding of sensor fusion and real-time control systems.
- Strong technical understanding of embedded systems and industrial communications.
- Strong technical understanding of electronics and automation architectures.
- Strong leadership, project coordination, and technical decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
Additional Information
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on innovative and sustainable projects.
- Supportive and growth-oriented work environment.
- Exposure to international standards and advanced technologies.
- Submit CV to walid.alsalti@sunreef.com