Laboratory Engineer for Underwater Robotic Systems

Laboratory Engineer for Underwater Robotic Systems

The Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Energy

Aalborg University Energy in Esbjerg seeks a Laboratory Engineer for a permanent, full-time position from 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. You will provide practical and technical support for research and teaching in underwater technology and help ensure that researchers and students have reliable, well-documented equipment for laboratory and field activities.

Your work tasks

You will become part of the underwater technology research environment at Aalborg University Energy in Esbjerg, where research projects combine the development, testing and application of advanced underwater robotic systems. The position provides shared technical support across several projects and contributes to coherent mechanical and electronic design practices. In this way, you will help researchers reduce duplicated technical work, strengthen knowledge sharing and reuse proven solutions across research activities.

You will work closely with researchers, students and external collaborators in a role that combines independent technical responsibility with day-to-day collaboration. Your work will take place in laboratories, workshops and field settings, depending on the activities and testing needs of the research projects. A central part of the role is to make equipment ready for use, keep it operational and support colleagues in using it safely and effectively.

You will develop laboratory and field-testing setups for underwater robotic systems, including selecting, integrating and maintaining relevant instrumentation, data acquisition equipment and data-logging systems. You will conduct laboratory and field tests involving underwater vehicles and associated sensors, support the standardisation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical hardware, and contribute to the design, development and fabrication of new components. You will also prepare user manuals and technical documentation, assist students in the operation of equipment, and help ensure that technical solutions remain accessible and reusable across projects.

Your competencies

You have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electronics or a related technical field. You bring practical experience with the design, development and fabrication of mechanical and electronic hardware, preferably for underwater robotic systems or comparable complex technical equipment. You are familiar with control electronics, instrumentation, data acquisition and data-logging systems, and you can use computer-aided design tools to develop and document mechanical solutions.

You have experience with robotic testing equipment and understand the importance of reliable instrumentation, systematic test procedures and clear technical documentation. Experience with the Robot Operating System or a comparable robotics framework, as well as MATLAB for data processing and analysis, is required. You communicate confidently in spoken and written English, as this is the working language in the research environment.

You work systematically and pay close attention to safety, technical quality and the practical usability of equipment. You approach technical challenges in a structured and solution-oriented way and are comfortable taking responsibility for tasks independently. At the same time, you provide constructive support to students and researchers, explain technical procedures clearly and contribute to a collaborative approach to maintaining and developing shared research infrastructure.

Who we are

Aalborg University Energy in Esbjerg has approximately 40 scientific employees, including around 15 colleagues in the underwater technology research group. The group works with research and development activities that connect engineering research with practical technological solutions, and the Laboratory Engineer will have an important role in supporting the technical foundation for this work.

You will join an informal working environment where colleagues work closely across projects and professional disciplines. The role offers flexible

working hours
and occasional opportunities to work from home when the tasks allow it. Because the position supports a broad range of research and teaching activities, you will have the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in underwater technologies, robotic systems, instrumentation and testing while contributing directly to research projects with practical relevance.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us.

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