Drone Engineer – Electronic Warfare - Freelance

Collective.work; München; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A European defense startup is seeking a Drone Engineer for a freelance role in Munich. The role involves integrating and configuring flight control systems for drones in defense projects. Candidates should have hands-on experience with Pixhawk/Ardupilot, a strong background in robotics or embedded systems, and excellent German communication skills. This position offers a budget of 500-600€ per day for a 3-month renewable contract.

Aufgaben

• Build, configure, and test multirotor drones (e.g., quadcopters)
• Integrate flight controllers (Pixhawk, Ardupilot) and sensors
• Adapt and tune control parameters for optimal flight performance
• Support system integration and testing activities
• Interface with German customers and provide technical feedback
• Modify or test existing code if needed to support integration tasks

Kenntnisse

Hands-on experience with Pixhawk / Ardupilot flight controllers

Strong practical knowledge in drone assembly, tuning, and testing

Understanding of control loops and sensor integration

Ability to communicate effectively in German

Engineering background in robotics, mechatronics, or embedded systems

German/Austrian or EU citizenship

Jobbeschreibung

Drone Engineer – Electronic Warfare - Freelance

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Budget: 500-600€ (Journalier)

Type of Contract

• 3-month renewable contract

Location

• Erding (near Munich)

Reference

• 2128

The Recruiting Company Our client is a European defense startup specializing in electronic warfare and high-precision localization using UWB technology.

Key Points of the Position You will be responsible for integrating and configuring flight control systems on drones used in advanced localization and defense projects. You will work closely with embedded and RF teams to implement flight control logic, tune performance, and ensure successful on-site operation and validation with customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and test multirotor drones (e.g., quadcopters)
• Integrate flight controllers (Pixhawk, Ardupilot) and sensors
• Adapt and tune control parameters for optimal flight performance
• Support system integration and testing activities in collaboration with software and RF teams
• Interface with German customers and provide technical feedback
• Modify or test existing code if needed to support integration tasks

Profile Sought

• Hands‑on experience with Pixhawk / Ardupilot flight controllers
• Strong practical knowledge in drone assembly, tuning, and testing
• Understanding of control loops and sensor integration
• Ability to communicate effectively in German
• Engineering background in robotics, mechatronics, or embedded systems
• German/Austrian or EU citizenship (mandatory for defense projects)
• Located near Erding (Munich) or willing to relocate

Recruitment Agency RHESO.TECH – Specialized recruitment agency https://www.rheso.tech

Keywords Drone, Flight Control, Pixhawk, Ardupilot, Integration, UWB, Localization, Defense, Electronic Warfare, Germany, Embedded Systems, Sensors.