{"data":{"id":173830,"slug":"forskningsingenjor-inom-robothardvara-och-mekanisk-design","type":"job","title":"Research Engineer in Robot Hardware and Mechanical Design","description":"Duties\nIn this position, you will develop, integrate, and test hardware for autonomous robotic systems, with a focus on mechanical design, electronics, embedded systems, and prototyping. The work encompasses CAD, sensors, actuators, motors, power supply, cabling, and PCB development. You will integrate the hardware with ROS2 and verify it in simulation and real-world environments; Python\/C++ will be used primarily for deployment, testing, and hardware integration.\nThe position is linked to the I-SEE project \u2013 Integrated Autonomy in Air, Surface, and Underwater Domains for Extreme Environments, which aims to reduce weather dependency, costs, and safety risks in marine AUV operations through applied AI for autonomous launch and recovery. The project develops collaboration between unmanned aerial, surface, and underwater vehicles. You will focus on the physical platforms and their mechanical and electrical subsystems for edge-based perception, distributed decision-making, operator support, and robust operation in demanding environments.\nThe work also includes manufacturing, assembly, troubleshooting, documentation, and experiments in the lab and field. The position is located at the Department of Engineering Mechanics at KTH. You will collaborate with researchers, engineers, and external partners through design reviews, prototyping, testing, and iterative development.\nQualifications\nRequirements\nCompleted degree at advanced level (higher education) in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, technical design, or a related field.\nExperience with embedded hardware or embedded systems, including integration of electronics, sensors, actuators, motors, or power supply.\nVery good knowledge of Python and\/or C++ and practical experience with ROS2, particularly for testing, deployment, and hardware integration.\nExperience with practical testing and integration work in lab or field settings.\nGood ability to express yourself in speech and writing in English as it is required in daily work.\nAbility to travel within Sweden and Europe on business.\nSwimming proficiency.\n\nIn the evaluation, we will look at:\nTechnical skills in mechanical design and electronics\nAbility to design, integrate, and test robust robot hardware\nAbility to work methodically and safely in workshop, lab, and field\nProblem-solving and analytical skills in interdisciplinary design and integration challenges\nCollaboration ability\nIndependence\n\nPersonal Qualities\nAs a person, you are self-driven, solution-oriented, and thorough. You readily switch between CAD, electronics and circuit board work, assembly, troubleshooting, and field testing. You have good collaboration skills and contribute to a positive and professional work environment.\nMeritorious\nExperience with drones, AUVs\/ROVs, or other marine or mobile robotic systems.\nExperience operating vehicles and boats in practical field work in relevant environments (including relevant certifications for these).\nExperience in mechanical design and CAD, including dimensioning, material selection, and manufacturing documentation.\nExperience in electronics design and PCB, including schematics, layout, deployment, and troubleshooting.\nExperience with 3D printing or other prototyping methods and with Unity or other simulation environments.\nAwareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with particular focus on gender equality.\n\nWe will place great emphasis on personal qualities.\nBecome Part of KTH\nKTH shapes the future through education, research, and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in driving and participating in the transition to a sustainable society. Here you are offered the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic workplace with good working conditions and benefits. Gender equality, diversity, and equal treatment are matters of quality and a natural part of KTH's values as a university and state authority.\nRead more about our benefits and what it is like to work and develop at KTH.\nTrade Union Representatives\nContact information for trade union representatives.\nApplication\nYou apply through KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have primary responsibility for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted.\nThe application should contain:\nCV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.\nCopy of diploma and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages.\nBrief statement of why you wish to conduct research, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximum 2 pages.\n\nThe application must be received by KTH no later than the final application deadline at midnight, CET\/CEST (Central European Time\/Central European Summer Time).\nAbout the Employment\nThe employment is fixed-term according to agreement \u2013 up to 12 months, with start date by agreement.\nOther\nFor information on the processing of personal data in connection with recruitment.\nIt may occur that an employment at KTH is classified in a security class. If this applies to this particular employment, a security vetting of the applicant will be conducted according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) with consent. In such cases, approval after security vetting is a requirement for employment.\nWe decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment firms as well as job listing vendors.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Forskningsingenj\u00f6r inom roboth\u00e5rdvara och mekanisk design","description_original":"Arbetsuppgifter\nI tj\u00e4nsten utvecklar, integrerar och testar du h\u00e5rdvara f\u00f6r autonoma robotsystem, med fokus p\u00e5 mekanisk design, elektronik, inbyggda system och prototypframtagning. Arbetet omfattar CAD, sensorer, st\u00e4lldon, motorer, kraftf\u00f6rs\u00f6rjning, kablage och kretskortsutveckling (PCB). Du integrerar h\u00e5rdvaran mot ROS2 och verifierar den i simulator och verkliga milj\u00f6er; Python\/C++ anv\u00e4nds fr\u00e4mst f\u00f6r drifts\u00e4ttning, test och h\u00e5rdvaruintegration.\nTj\u00e4nsten \u00e4r kopplad till projektet I-SEE \u2013 Integrerad autonomi i luft-, yt- och undervattensdom\u00e4ner f\u00f6r extrema milj\u00f6er, som syftar till att minska v\u00e4derberoende, kostnader och s\u00e4kerhetsrisker i marina AUV-operationer genom till\u00e4mpad AI f\u00f6r autonom sj\u00f6s\u00e4ttning och \u00e5terh\u00e4mtning. Projektet utvecklar samverkan mellan obemannade flyg-, yt- och undervattensfarkoster. Du fokuserar p\u00e5 de fysiska plattformarna och deras mekaniska och elektriska delsystem f\u00f6r edge-baserad perception, distribuerat beslutsfattande, operat\u00f6rsst\u00f6d och robust funktion i kr\u00e4vande milj\u00f6er.\nArbetet omfattar \u00e4ven tillverkning, montering, fels\u00f6kning, dokumentation och experiment i labb och f\u00e4lt. Anst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r placerad vid Institutionen f\u00f6r teknisk mekanik p\u00e5 KTH. Du samarbetar med forskare, ingenj\u00f6rer och externa partners genom konstruktionsgenomg\u00e5ngar, prototypframtagning, testning och iterativ utveckling.\nKvalifikationer\nKrav\nAvlagd examen p\u00e5 avancerad niv\u00e5 (h\u00f6gskoleutbildning) inom inom maskinteknik, mekatronik, elektroteknik, teknisk design eller n\u00e4rliggande omr\u00e5de.\nErfarenhet av inbyggd h\u00e5rdvara eller inbyggda system, inklusive integration av elektronik, sensorer, st\u00e4lldon, motorer eller kraftf\u00f6rs\u00f6rjning.\nMycket goda kunskaper i Python och\/eller C++ samt praktisk erfarenhet av ROS2, s\u00e4rskilt f\u00f6r test, drifts\u00e4ttning och h\u00e5rdvaruintegration.\nErfarenhet av praktiskt test- och integrationsarbete i labb eller f\u00e4lt.\nGod f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att uttrycka dig i tal och skrift p\u00e5 engelska d\u00e5 det kr\u00e4vs i det dagliga arbetet.\nM\u00f6jlighet att resa i tj\u00e4nsten inom Sverige och Europa.\nSimkunnighet.\n\nI utv\u00e4rderingen kommer vi att titta p\u00e5:\nTeknisk skicklighet inom mekanisk konstruktion och elektronik\nF\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att konstruera, integrera och testa robust roboth\u00e5rdvara\nF\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att arbeta metodiskt och s\u00e4kert i verkstad, labb och f\u00e4lt\nProbleml\u00f6sande analysf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga inom tv\u00e4rdisciplin\u00e4ra konstruktions- och integrationsproblem\nSamarbetsf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga\nSj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndighet\n\nPersonliga egenskaper\nSom person \u00e4r du sj\u00e4lvg\u00e5ende, l\u00f6sningsorienterad och noggrann. Du v\u00e4xlar g\u00e4rna mellan CAD, elektronik- och kretskortsarbete, montering, fels\u00f6kning och f\u00e4ltprovning. Du har god samarbetsf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga och bidrar till en positiv och professionell arbetsmilj\u00f6.\u00a0\nMeriterande\nErfarenhet av dr\u00f6nare, AUV\/ROV:er eller andra marina eller mobila robotsystem.\nErfarenhet att hantera fordon, b\u00e5tar i praktisk f\u00e4ltverksamhet i relevanta milj\u00f6er (ink. relevanta beh\u00f6righeter f\u00f6r dessa)\nErfarenhet av mekanisk konstruktion och CAD, inklusive dimensionering, materialval och tillverkningsunderlag.\nErfarenhet av elektronikkonstruktion och PCB, inklusive schema, layout, drifts\u00e4ttning och fels\u00f6kning.\nErfarenhet av 3D-printing eller annan prototypframtagning samt Unity eller annan simuleringsmilj\u00f6.\nMedvetenhet om m\u00e5ngfalds- och likabehandlingsfr\u00e5gor med s\u00e4rskild fokus p\u00e5 j\u00e4mst\u00e4lldhet.\n\nVi kommer l\u00e4gga stor vikt vid personliga egenskaper.\nBli en del av KTH \u00a0\nKTH formar framtiden genom utbildning, forskning och innovation. Som ett ledande internationellt tekniskt universitet spelar vi en aktiv roll i att driva och medverka i omst\u00e4llningen till ett h\u00e5llbart samh\u00e4lle. H\u00e4r erbjuds du m\u00f6jligheten att v\u00e4xa och utvecklas p\u00e5 en kreativ och dynamisk arbetsplats med goda arbetsvillkor och f\u00f6rm\u00e5ner. J\u00e4mst\u00e4lldhet, m\u00e5ngfald och lika villkor \u00e4r en kvalitetsfr\u00e5ga och en sj\u00e4lvklar del av KTH:s v\u00e4rdegrund som universitet och statlig myndighet.\nL\u00e4s mer om v\u00e5ra f\u00f6rm\u00e5ner och hur det \u00e4r att arbeta och utvecklas p\u00e5 KTH.\nFackliga representanter\nKontaktuppgiftertill\u00a0fackliga representanter.\u00a0\nAns\u00f6kan\nDu ans\u00f6ker via KTH:s rekryteringssystem. Du som s\u00f6kande har huvudansvaret f\u00f6r att din ans\u00f6kan \u00e4r komplett n\u00e4r den skickas in.\nAns\u00f6kan b\u00f6r inneh\u00e5lla:\u00a0\nCV inklusive relevant yrkeserfarenhet och kunskap.\nKopia av examensbevis och betyg fr\u00e5n dina tidigare universitetsstudier. \u00d6vers\u00e4ttningar till engelska eller svenska om de ursprungliga dokumenten inte utf\u00e4rdas p\u00e5 n\u00e5got av dessa spr\u00e5k.\nKortfattad redog\u00f6relse f\u00f6r varf\u00f6r du vill bedriva forskning, dina akademiska intressen och hur de relaterar till dina tidigare studier och framtida m\u00e5l. max 2 sidor l\u00e5ng.\u00a0\n\nAns\u00f6kan ska vara KTH tillhanda senast sista ans\u00f6kningsdagen vid midnatt, CET\/CEST (CentralEuropean Time\/Central European Summer Time).\nOm anst\u00e4llningen\u00a0\nAnst\u00e4llningen g\u00e4ller tidsbegr\u00e4nsat enligt avtal - i upp till 12 m\u00e5n, med tilltr\u00e4de enligt \u00f6verenskommelse.\n\u00d6vrigt\nF\u00f6r information om behandling av personuppgifter i samband med rekrytering.\nDet kan f\u00f6rekomma att en anst\u00e4llning hos KTH \u00e4r placerad i s\u00e4kerhetsklass. Om s\u00e5 \u00e4r fallet f\u00f6r just denna anst\u00e4llning g\u00f6rs en s\u00e4kerhetspr\u00f6vning av s\u00f6kande i enlighet med s\u00e4kerhetsskyddslagen (2018:585) efter samtycke. I dessa fall \u00e4r en f\u00f6ruts\u00e4ttning f\u00f6r anst\u00e4llning att s\u00f6kande blir godk\u00e4nd efter s\u00e4kerhetspr\u00f6vning.\nVi undanber oss direktkontakt med bemannings- och rekryteringsf\u00f6retag samt f\u00f6rs\u00e4ljare av platsannonser.","price":null,"currency":"SEK","status":"active","noindex":true,"location":{"address":"Teknikringen 8, plan 5","full_address":null,"city":"Stockholm","country":"SE","latitude":59.2877928,"longitude":18.0528391},"metadata":{"region":"Stockholms l\u00e4n","duration":"6 m\u00e5nader eller l\u00e4ngre","employer":"Kungliga Tekniska H\u00f6gskolan","postcode":"10044","positions":1,"profession":"Forskarassistent","salary_type":"Fast m\u00e5nads- vecko- eller timl\u00f6n","employer_url":"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/om\/work-at-kth\/lediga-jobb","scope_of_work":"100\u2013100 %","working_hours":"Heltid","contact_person":"Ivan Stenius","employment_type":"full_time","occupation_field":"Pedagogik","employer_workplace":"Kungliga Tekniska h\u00f6gskolan, Skolan f\u00f6r teknikvetenskap","employment_type_label":"Vanlig anst\u00e4llning"},"user_id":null,"is_sponsored":false,"views_count":0,"ai_views_count":9,"ai_vendor_counts":{"meta":4,"other":2,"openai":1,"anthropic":2},"visibility":"public","submission_source":null,"submission_ai_name":null,"has_owner_email":true,"can_contact_owner":true,"phone":null,"owner_email":"stenius@kth.se","images":[],"published_at":"2026-08-26T09:06:36+00:00","expires_at":"2026-09-11T23:59:59+00:00","created_at":"2026-08-27T03:21:29+00:00","updated_at":"2026-09-03T03:18:20+00:00"}}