Robotics Software Engineer (m/f/d) – UAV Autonomy

What we offer

• Work in an international, agile team creating the future of autonomous systems

• Grow your career in a expanding and ambitious engineering team

• Build innovative products using state-of-the-art technologies in AI, robotics, and autonomy

• Benefit from a steep learning curve and continuous development

• Enjoy team events and a strong, collaborative culture

Your mission

• Design, build, and maintain core robotics software for autonomous UAV systems, from middleware to hardware bring-up

• Develop and maintain production-grade ROS 2 nodes, interfaces, and middleware using C++

• Integrate cameras, IMUs, GNSS, and vehicle systems into our autonomy stack

• Collaborate on the integration of core robotics software across sensing, navigation, and vehicle interfaces

• Deploy, package, and maintain software on NVIDIA Jetson and embedded Linux platforms

• Debug and optimize robotics software running on real UAV hardware

• Support flight tests through pre-flight preparation, on-site debugging, log analysis, and post-flight fixes

• Work closely with autonomy, perception, and platform engineers to deliver reliable end-to-end system integration

• Contribute to improving software reliability, deployment workflows, and maintainability across the robotics stack

Your profile

• 3–6+ years of professional experience developing robotics or embedded software (strong senior candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of exact years)

• Strong professional experience developing with C++ (this is a C++-first role; Python-only backgrounds are not a fit)

• Experience with ROS 2, or comparable robotics/real-time middleware, deployed on real hardware

• Solid experience debugging software on Linux and embedded Linux systems

• Hands-on experience integrating sensors and robotic platforms

• Experience deploying production software onto embedded or robotic systems rather than simulation-only environments

• Experience using Git and collaborative software development workflows

• Willingness to support flight test campaigns in the field

Nice to have

• Experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms

• Experience integrating PX4, ArduPilot, MAVLink, or other flight control systems

• Experience with camera calibration, sensor synchronization, or video pipelines

• Experience with software packaging and deployment (Docker, Snap, OTA, Nix)

• Familiarity with UAVs, autonomous vehicles, or robotics perception systems

What else

• Outside-the-box creativity with a blend of conceptual and systematic design thinking.

• High intrinsic motivation, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving mindset.

• Structured, methodical, and reliable execution, even under uncertainty.

• Humble, collaborative, and mission-driven — values collective success over ego.

• High ethical standards and disciplined work ethic.

• Extra-curricular achievements, leadership, or unique projects are a plus.

• NATO-aligned nationality or close ally citizenship is required.