AI-enabled space-borne perception systems for robotic proximity operations
The University of Luxembourg, through its Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), is offering a postdoctoral researcher position in collaboration with Redwire Space Luxembourg. The successful candidate will join the Space Robotics (SpaceR) research group, a vibrant team working on cutting-edge space robotics topics including in-space servicing, assembly, manufacturing, space debris removal, immersive teleoperation, robot multi-modal perception, and multi-robot cooperation. The postdoc will take a leading role in projects focused on AI-enabled space-borne perception systems for robotic proximity operations, contributing to both academic research and industrial collaboration. Responsibilities include developing verification and validation (V&V) frameworks for AI-augmented perception systems, leading hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop test campaigns, and supporting certification processes for AI components in space systems. The candidate will work in state-of-the-art facilities such as the LunaLab, Zero-G Lab, and Robotic Manipulation Lab, and collaborate closely with Redwire Space Luxembourg. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field, expertise in machine learning, computer vision, V&V, formal methods, or safety engineering, and strong programming skills in Python and C++. Experience with PyTorch, ROS, and hardware/software-in-the-loop testing is highly desirable. The position offers a fixed-term contract for 24 months with a competitive salary of EUR 85,176 per year. The University of Luxembourg is committed to diversity and gender parity, and encourages early online applications through its HR system. For more information about the SpaceR group and its research, visit wwwen.uni.lu/snt/research/spacer and www.spacer.lu.
