
Senior Software Engineer, Hardware Integration
Job Description
About Alpine Eagle
Alpine Eagle develops airborne, swarm-based systems for counter-drone protection. This position involves developing software solutions for an unmanned aerial system (UAS) focused on counter-drone technology.
The Role
Participate in flight tests and help establish foundations for multi-agent aerial systems. Create software interfaces and dependable communication pathways between system components.
What You'll Do
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Create software interfaces and dependable communication pathways between system components including sensors, companion computers, and autopilots
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Develop hardware drivers for controlling robotic vehicles in flight, including navigation and radar systems
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Design automated testing systems and CI/CD pipelines, plus create tests for virtualized hardware
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Prototype new hardware platforms to validate design concepts and identify technical constraints
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Maintain and expand the hardware-in-the-loop simulation environment
Requirements
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Required: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
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Demonstrated background in hardware-in-the-loop simulation development
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Experience working collaboratively with continuous integration/delivery practices and unit testing protocols
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Multiple years of hands-on experience with PX4-based flight stacks and UAV operations
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Multiple years working with NVIDIA Jetson platforms and ROS2
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Proactive problem-solving approach with strong ownership mentality
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Systematic thinking with thorough documentation practices
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Collaborative team player mindset
Location
Hybrid role based in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Skills & Technologies
Company Info

Alpine Eagle
Develops Sentinel Counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) - the world's first air-to-air sensor and int...
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Job Description
About Alpine Eagle
Alpine Eagle develops airborne, swarm-based systems for counter-drone protection. This position involves developing software solutions for an unmanned aerial system (UAS) focused on counter-drone technology.
The Role
Participate in flight tests and help establish foundations for multi-agent aerial systems. Create software interfaces and dependable communication pathways between system components.
What You'll Do
-
Create software interfaces and dependable communication pathways between system components including sensors, companion computers, and autopilots
-
Develop hardware drivers for controlling robotic vehicles in flight, including navigation and radar systems
-
Design automated testing systems and CI/CD pipelines, plus create tests for virtualized hardware
-
Prototype new hardware platforms to validate design concepts and identify technical constraints
-
Maintain and expand the hardware-in-the-loop simulation environment
Requirements
-
Required: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
-
Demonstrated background in hardware-in-the-loop simulation development
-
Experience working collaboratively with continuous integration/delivery practices and unit testing protocols
-
Multiple years of hands-on experience with PX4-based flight stacks and UAV operations
-
Multiple years working with NVIDIA Jetson platforms and ROS2
-
Proactive problem-solving approach with strong ownership mentality
-
Systematic thinking with thorough documentation practices
-
Collaborative team player mindset
Location
Hybrid role based in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Skills & Technologies
Company Info

Alpine Eagle
Develops Sentinel Counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) - the world's first air-to-air sensor and int...
