State Estimation Software Engineer

Destinus SA; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working arrangement

Direct exposure to cutting-edge robotics projects

Hands-on experience with real-world robotics

Zusammenfassung

Destinus SA is looking for a State Estimation Software Engineer in Zurich, Switzerland. You'll revolutionize UAV navigation by developing cutting-edge algorithms that fuse sensor data for accurate positioning.

This role requires an MS or PhD in a relevant field and extensive experience with state estimation systems. You'll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that influence the future of aerospace technology.

Join us at Destinus and help shape the future of defense through groundbreaking UAV innovations.

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.
• Work with actual hardware systems to ensure reliability.
• Build testing frameworks to validate estimation performance.

Kenntnisse

C++ programming

State estimation systems

Sensor fusion

Testing and validation

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/CD pipelines

What You’ll Need

• 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

What We Offer

• Direct exposure tocutting‑edgerobotics and machine learning projects.
• Hands‑on experience with real‑world robotics.
• Flexible working arrangement.

Why Join Us?

Work on cutting‑edge projects that redefine aerospace.

Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.

Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.

Your work will shape the future of flight.

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.

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