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

WINGCOPTER; Weiterstadt; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work options

Flexible hours

Wellbeing program

Team events

Corporate discounts

Business Bike

EGYM Wellpass

Zusammenfassung

Wingcopter seeks an experienced engineer to advance flight control and autonomy in UAV platforms. You will design GNC algorithms, implement real-time control software on RTOS MCUs, and tune multi-sensor fusion for robust state estimation.

You will participate in DO-178C aligned verification, testing, and certification activities, while maintaining rigorous CI/CD practices and documentation. The role emphasizes collaboration across cross-functional teams, strong debugging in simulation and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering/science field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded and/or flight control software for safety-critical systems.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded/real-time systems.
• Basic scripting skills (Python) for tooling and automation.
• Experience with UAV state estimation and control systems or similar autonomous platforms.
• Hands-on experience with flight stacks (PX4, ArduPilot).
• Experience integrating sensors (IMU, GPS) and communication protocols.
• Familiarity with CMake, Docker, Git, and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong debugging in simulation and embedded environments.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with safety/certification standards (ISO 26262, DO-178C).
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Flight Control & Autonomy Development: design and refine GNC algorithms for UAVs, including state estimation and control strategies.
• Embedded Real-Time Systems: implement and optimize control software on RTOS-based platforms and MCUs for deterministic performance.
• Sensor Fusion & Interfaces: develop multi-sensor fusion pipelines for accurate state estimation.
• Verification & Validation: support DO-178C aligned activities including testing, SIL/HIL, simulation, flight tests.
• CI/CD, Quality & Documentation: contribute to CI pipelines, static analysis, automated testing, code reviews, and maintain documentation.

Kenntnisse

C/C++

Embedded systems

Real-time systems

Sensor fusion

Python scripting

UAV state estimation

PX4/ArduPilot

CI/CD

Documentation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Cybernetics, or related field

Tools

CMake

Docker

Git

Automated testing frameworks

Jobbeschreibung

• 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 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

• Enjoy attractive employee discounts with corporate benefits on a variety of products and services.
• Join the fun at our employee events and team-building activities.
• Many of our roles offer remote work options 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.

About Us

Do you want to shape the future of aviation? Do you share our vision of saving and improving lives through technology with a purpose? Then join our ambitious team of young talents and experienced professionals!

We at Wingcopter design innovative, high-performance drones that are operated all over the world in commercial and humanitarian operations. Our drone technology saves and improves lives every day.

At Wingcopter, we strive to create an inclusive corporate culture where everyone is treated with respect and trust, irrespective of origin, gender, identity, age, religion, background or role within the company. We are convinced that a diverse environment is the best breeding ground for innovative, sustainable and forward-looking solutions to major challenges.