Control - AI - Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Deinze, BE

 
Are you passionate about developing innovative solutions for the agricultural sector? Do you have experience in control and are interested in AI? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.
 
What does our team do?
We are running an innovative project for target spray application making use of cameras and relying on artificial intelligence – a cutting-edge technology that allows farmers to apply precise amounts of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to their crops, reducing costs and environmental impact. The project aims to bring to market an innovative product that can be implemented as an effective alternative to the traditional broadcasting spraying. Once the weeds or diseases are detected, they need to be removed. You will be responsible for spray delivery to make sure that the spray liquid is applied at the correct dose and at the right position despite changing weather conditions. Therefore, you need to perform sensor fusion between classic and vision sensors and integrate it in the existing code base. This involves also hardware implementation, testing and field experiments.
 

Why join us?
We offer the chance to be part of a transformative project that applies AI and embedded systems to address real challenges in agriculture. Working with an interdisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of smart agriculture technology. The environment is collaborative and innovative, offering plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

As part of our team, you will help build a product that is both impactful and sustainable, contributing to more efficient, environmentally friendly farming practices. You will work in an exciting and dynamic field, surrounded by passionate professionals eager to drive change in the agricultural sector.

Your tasks and responsibilities?
  • Development and integration of embedded systems for spot-spraying applications, ensuring high-performance and reliability in real-time environments.
  • Programming in Python for real-time systems, focusing on efficient and scalable code.
  • Contributing to software and hardware integration on Linux-based platforms (e.g., Nvidia Jetson), ensuring seamless functionality and performance from weed detection to nozzle activation.
  • Designing electronic architectures, including GPS integration for tractor speed measurement, developing electronics with constant current drivers for LED brightness control in night vision, and ensuring smooth integration of these components into the Raspberry Pi and embedded software.
  • Developing and validating algorithms for estimating camera velocity and height using IMU sensors and cameras, testing and refining in both simulated and real-world environments.
  • Designing and implementing automated testing frameworks, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring products meet the highest quality standards prior to release.
  • Streamlining QA processes and driving efficiency throughout the development lifecycle to enhance productivity.
  • Collaborating with AI experts, software and cloud developers, and field testers to ensure flawless integration and optimal performance of embedded systems.

Your skills and qualifications?
  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Mechanics, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field.• People minded
  • 5 to 7 years of experience in system software integration, with a proven track record of successful projects.
  • Proficient in Python, Linux, and Docker, with a strong understanding of system-level programming and containerization.
  • Familiar with development and DevOps practices, ensuring efficient and streamlined workflows.
  • Open-minded with a strong willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
  • Background or willingness to dive into:
    • Systems Theory, Control Engineering, and Bayesian filtering.
    • Structural mechanics and vibration theory.
    • Computer vision and AI technologies.
  • Experience as a QA Automation Engineer is a plus.
  • Affinity with agriculture, with an openness to participate in field visits.
  • Hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving and system design.
  • Strong team player, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
  • Autonomous and proactive, with excellent problem-solving skills and initiative.
  • Fluent in Dutch (native level) and English (both written and verbal).
What we offer?
We offer you a dynamic, innovative environment where you can make a real impact. You will have opportunities to grow and develop along with the company and industry.

In addition to your monthly gross salary, we provide an attractive package of extra-legal benefits. This includes meal vouchers, eco vouchers, group insurance, health insurance for the entire family, a laptop, iPhone, Internet@home, a company car, and an annual bonus. We work flexible hours with the option of one day of home office per week.

In addition to 20 legal vacation days, you are also entitled to 12 extra rest days per year.

Our company
Our local team operates in high-tech production in the areas of Research & Development, project engineering, and production (AutoJet and Spray Ventures) or in the fields of Global IT, European Finance, and Human Resources (Spraying Systems Europe). The European team works together with around 20 countries.

The parent company, Spraying Systems Co, is the world leader in spray technology. With 12 production sites in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, we can quickly serve customers worldwide. Spraying Systems has the right spray nozzle for every application, with nozzles available in thousands of sizes, hundreds of configurations, and dozens of materials.

Interested?
Send your application to [email protected]

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

If you feel ready for this challenge and like a no-nonsense culture, please send your CV and motivation letter including your salary expectation to [email protected] .

We offer next to the monthly salary 20 holidays and 12 supplementary days (ADV-dagen), meal vouchers, an extensive insurance package, laptop, iPhone, Internet at home, transportation allowance / company car and a bonus scheme based on company targets.

We work 40 hours a week in a flexi-time schedule, occasional home working is possible.

Our office is currently located at the premises of our high-end production site Spraying Systems AutoJet Europe in Sint-Denijs-Westrem, close to Ghent and will move to Deinze in 2022.

Our local team consists of approximately 50 employees who work in the high-tech production in the areas of Research & Development, project engineering and manufacturing (AutoJet) or in the area of Global IT, European Finance and Human Resources (Spraying Systems Europe). The European team cooperates with approximately 20 countries.