Forward Deployed Engineer arbeitnow Auterion Munich · 11/1/2026

Primetime; München; Híbrido; EUR 70 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working hours

Stock Options

Generous holiday allowance

Wellpass membership

Resumo da oferta

Auterion is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to lead the integration and deployment of Auterion-powered drone systems in client environments. You will bridge hardware, firmware, and software, collaborating with production, engineering and operations to deliver robust, field-ready platforms.

You will configure solutions, contribute to core software development, and serve as the primary technical interface for partners, ensuring successful flight and mission performance.

Qualificações

• Degree in Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or Robotics Engineering.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Python for reading, debugging and patching code.
• Comfortable in Linux environments, Docker, and basic networking.
• Hands-on hardware–software integration and system bring‑up.
• Strong troubleshooting and customer-facing communication skills.
• Willing to travel and work on-site with customers in field environments.
• EU citizenship required for security clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Operate in a hands-on environment with evolving system requirements and rapid iteration of hardware/software integration.
• Manage software releases and firmware configuration for Auterion-powered systems.
• Provide avionics and airframe expertise including autopilot tuning and sensor integration.
• Troubleshoot field issues and collaborate with hardware, firmware/software, and QC teams.

Conhecimentos

C/C++

Python

Linux

System bring-up

Autopilot tuning

Formação académica

Engineering degree

Ferramentas

UART

CAN

I2C

SPI

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Type: Onsite

As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Auterion, you will play a pivotal role in the successful development, integration and deployment of Auterion-powered drone systems.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the production, hardware engineering, and firmware/software teams, as well as operations, ensuring that every platform transitions smoothly from an airframe concept into a fully validated flying robot ready for deployment. You will serve as the primary technical interface for partners, work closely with them to understand their technical requirements, configure and adapt existing solutions, contribute to core software development, and ensure successful implementation.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining hands‑on technical work with customer collaboration and system‑level problem solving, bridging the gap between hardware, firmware, and real‑world flight performance.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate in a highly hands‑on environment with evolving system requirements, rapidly iterating across hardware and software integration challenges.
• Manage software releases and perform firmware flashing and configuration using PX4 or adjacent autopilot ecosystems, including sensor calibration, ESC tuning, and system bring‑up.
• Provide deep avionics and airframe expertise, including autopilot tuning, sensor and payload integration, power systems and airworthiness considerations.
• Work independently to troubleshoot integration and flight‑readiness issues while collaborating cross‑functionally with hardware engineering, firmware/software teams, operations, and QC engineering to elevate complex challenges when required.
• Act as the primary technical authority in customer engagements, translating mission requirements into concrete system architectures and demonstrable solutions built on AuterionOS and Skynode.
• Participate in flight testing activities to validate platform stability, safety, and mission performance, resolving technical issues often directly in the field during customer trials and demonstrations.
• Contribute to technical documentation and continuous improvement of engineering processes.
• Feed customer and market requirements back into product and engineering teams to influence the roadmap of the Auterion stack.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or Robotics Engineering, or a related field
• Working proficiency in C/C++ and Python: you can read, debug and patch existing code and write small tools and scripts
• Comfortable in Linux environments, including the command line, logs, Docker and basic networking (IP, TCP/UDP)
• Hands‑on hardware‑software integration: system bring‑up, wiring and connectors, and embedded interfaces (UART, CAN, I2C, SPI) at a practical level
• Structured troubleshooting: you can isolate whether a problem is software, hardware, configuration or RF, often under time pressure in the field
• Strong communicator: you can explain technical issues clearly to customers and operators, and report findings back to engineering in a way they can act on
• Willing to travel and work on‑site with customers, including at test ranges and in field environments
• EU citizenship (required for security clearance and customer requirements)

Nice‑to‑have

• Experience with PX4 or ArduPilot, MAVLink, QGroundControl or mission planning tools
• UAV flight testing and validation in operational environments
• Experience with datalinks and radio systems
• Previous customer‑facing or field engineering role, especially with defense or government customers
• German language skills

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Stock Options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension plan
• Extended social security package
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Wellpass membership

About Auterion

We are building the leading software platform for AI‑powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.

At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.

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