The Position

We are looking for an AI & Algorithm Engineer to develop and optimize core algorithms enabling autonomous flight operations for advanced UAV platforms.

You will work across two critical domains:

• Computer vision & perception
• State estimation & flight control algorithms

Your mission: design and deliver production-ready, real-time algorithms for safety-critical autonomous systems operating in GNSS-denied and contested environments.

Key Responsibilities

Computer Vision & Perception

• Develop real-time detection, classification, tracking, and visual SLAM algorithms
• Optimize deep learning models (YOLO, Transformers, CNNs) for embedded edge deployment
• Deploy models on platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson and Qualcomm RB5 under strict latency and power constraints
• Implement pose estimation, optical flow, feature tracking, and change detection algorithms

State Estimation & Flight Control

• Design and implement Kalman filters (EKF, UKF), complementary filters, and sensor fusion pipelines
• Integrate IMU, GPS, vision, and RF positioning data for robust state estimation
• Develop motion prediction and adaptive filtering techniques
• Contribute to control-theoretic estimators for tracking, collision avoidance, and swarm coordination

Integration & Validation

• Integrate algorithms into flight control units and companion computers
• Benchmark using simulation environments such as Gazebo and MATLAB / Simulink
• Perform HIL/HITL validation
• Conduct field trials, analyze telemetry, and optimize KPIs (accuracy, latency, robustness)
• Support documentation and certification activities

Your Profile

Must-Have

• Strong foundation in computer vision, estimation theory, and control systems
• Experience with SLAM, sensor fusion, Kalman filtering (EKF/UKF)
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python for real-time systems
• Experience deploying AI models on embedded hardware
• Experience in simulation and algorithm validation
• Fluent in English
• National of a NATO member country or NATO Indo-Pacific partner (Australia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Ukraine)

Nice to Have

• Experience in GNSS-denied navigation
• Background in robotics, aerospace, or autonomous systems
• Familiarity with safety-critical software development
• Knowledge of flight dynamics

What we offer

• Access to exciting projects in key sectors: Transport, Energy, Automotive, Telecom, Finance
• A diverse client base: Collaborations with both large corporations and smaller dynamic companies across Belgium
• A real career development plan: Continuous training, coaching, daily knowledge sharing
• An innovative and collaborative environment

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a world leader in engineering and technology consulting, with over 57 000 employees in more than 30 countries. We support major companies in their innovation, R&D, and digital transformation projects across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, finance, life sciences, and telecommunications.

Present in Belgium for over 25 years, ALTEN operates from its offices in Brussels and Antwerp. Today, with a team of 700 consultants ALTEN Belgium offers a wide range of expertise across Engineering, Life Sciences, and IT fields. From Automotive to Railway, and Medtech to Agrifood, our experts deploy their knowledge to provide innovative solutions in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Ready for a new challenge?

Apply now and take part in innovative and impactful projects at ALTEN !