(Senior) Autonomous Flight Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Your mission

Flight Control & Autonomy Development

• Design and refine Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms for UAV platforms, including state estimation and control strategies.
• Enhance the flight stack to improve autonomy, robustness, and performance, while contributing to scalable system architecture.

Embedded Real-Time Systems

• Implement and optimize control software on RTOS-based embedded platforms and MCUs, ensuring deterministic real-time performance, efficient resource usage, and system stability.
• Support architectural trade-offs across performance, power, safety, and scalability.

Sensor Fusion &

Interfaces

Develop and tune multi-sensor fusion pipelines (e.g., IMU, GPS, perception sensors) to deliver accurate and reliable state estimation.

Verification & Validation

Support verification activities aligned with standards such as DO-178C, including requirements-based testing, SIL/HIL, simulation, and flight test support, contributing to certification objectives.

CI/CD, Quality & Documentation

• Contribute to CI pipelines, static analysis, automated testing, and code reviews.
• Maintain clear technical documentation and design specifications to ensure long-term maintainability.
• Your profile
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Cybernetics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded and/or flight control software development for complex or safety-critical systems.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded and real-time systems
• Basic scripting skills (preferably Python) for tooling and automation
• Experience with UAV state estimation and control systems or similar autonomous platforms
• Hands-on experience with flight stacks (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot)
• Experience integrating sensors (e.g., IMU, GPS) and communication protocols
• Familiarity with CMake, Docker, Git, and automated testing frameworks
• Strong debugging skills in simulation and embedded environments
• Solid problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Experience with safety/certification standards (e.g., ISO 26262, DO-178C)
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Fluency in English; German is a plus
• What you bring as a perfect candidate
• You thrive in collaborative environments and value collective success.
• You approach challenges with a positive mindset and a proactive attitude.
• You believe technology has the power to improve society and drive positive change for the future.
• What we'll offer

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• free parking space
• right at the office – for the days you come in.
• Enjoy attractive
• employee discounts

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• corporate benefits
• on a variety of products and services.
• Join the fun at our
• employee events
• and team-building activities.
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• and flexible hours to balance your life and work.
• Stay fit with access to

EGYM Wellpass

• – your wellbeing is a priority.
• On two wheels to work? Take advantage of our

Business Bike

• option and commute the healthy way.
• Why us?
• A motivated and supportive team
• , where every voice is heard, and collaboration drives our success.
• A fast-growing tech startup
• , where the pace is exciting, and every day presents new challenges and opportunities.
• A place where your ideas can take flight
• , allowing you to shape and influence projects from the ground up.
• Dedicated to your personal and professional growth
• , offering opportunities to learn, develop, and thrive.
• A company that values impact
• , where your work truly makes a difference and contributes to something meaningful.