State Estimation Software Engineer

Destinus; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Direct exposure to cutting-edge robotics and machine learning projects

Hands-on experience with real-world robotics

Flexible working arrangement

Zusammenfassung

Destinus, based in Zürich, Switzerland, is seeking a State Estimation Software Engineer to innovate UAV navigation systems. You will design and test algorithms crucial for accurate positioning and localization, applying your extensive background in robotics and control systems.

The ideal candidate will possess strong C++ programming skills and a minimum of 5 years in implementing state estimation systems.

We offer direct exposure to cutting-edge projects and a flexible working environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of professional experience implementing state estimation systems.
• Deep understanding of estimation techniques.
• Experience deploying algorithms on embedded or real-time systems.

Aufgaben

• Develop and improve state estimation algorithms from sensor data.
• Work with hardware systems to ensure algorithm performance.
• Build testing frameworks for validating performance.

Kenntnisse

C++ programming

Sensor fusion

State estimation techniques

Robotics knowledge

Ausbildung

MS or PhD in Robotics, Control Systems, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

DEES develops cutting-edge visual-based navigation systems. Due to an increasing demand for our products, we are looking for a State Estimation Software Engineer to design, implement, and test algorithms that enable accurate UAV navigation and localization.

What You’ll Do

• Algorithm Design: Develop and improve state estimation algorithms that fuse sensor data from IMUs, GPS, cameras, and other sources to provide position, velocity, and orientation estimates.
• Hardware Implementation: Work with actual hardware systems to ensure algorithms perform reliably in operational conditions.
• Testing Infrastructure: Build comprehensive testing frameworks to validate estimation performance across existing datasets and edge case scenarios.

What You’ll Work With

• Sensor fusion from multiple modalities.
• Large-scale flight datasets.
• Modern testing frameworks and CI/D pipelines.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Robotics, Control Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience implementing state estimation systems.
• Deep understanding of estimation techniques.
• Strong programming skills in C++.
• Experience deploying algorithms on embedded or real-time systems.
• Track record of testing and validating complex software systems.

Nice to Have

• Experience with UAV or robotic systems.
• Knowledge and experience with visual-inertial systems.
• Background in optimization or probabilistic robotics.

Benefits

• Direct exposure to cutting-edge robotics and machine learning projects.
• Hands‑on experience with real‑world robotics.
• Flexible working arrangement.

Destinus is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.