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Posted:
June 15, 2026
Location:
Bruges, Flanders, Belgium

Job Description

We are looking for a candidate with the following background:
  • A master degree in Safety Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Strong interest in safety engineering, autonomous systems, or cyber-physical systems.
  • Experience or interest in safety analysis methods and runtime safety assurance approaches.
  • Familiarity with model-based safety engineering tools is a strong plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and scientific writing skills in English.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

    • COSAIN addresses a key challenge in autonomous systems: ensuring safe behaviour in dynamic and uncertain outdoor environments where perception, control, and safety are tightly interconnected. The project introduces a novel co-design approach centred around Dynamic Safety Cases (DSC...

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full-time
    Location: Bruges, Belgium
    Posted: June 15, 2026
    Deadline: July 25, 2026