Senior UAV Control Engineer (m/f/d)

TN Germany; München; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative defence-tech start-up is seeking passionate developers to create cutting-edge solutions in machine vision. This role focuses on developing flight control algorithms for UAVs and integrating advanced communication systems. Join a dynamic team that embraces a hybrid work culture, empowering you to work remotely while fostering collaboration in the office. If you're eager to tackle emerging security challenges and contribute to groundbreaking technology, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifikationen

• Deep knowledge of flight control systems and dynamics.
• Hands-on experience with PX4 or ArduPilot for UAVs.

Aufgaben

• Develop and tune flight control algorithms for UAVs.
• Integrate and configure MAVLink and telemetry systems.

Kenntnisse

Flight Control Systems

C/C++ Programming

Control Theory

PX4 or ArduPilot

MAVLink

UAV Testing

Tools

QGC

Telemetry Systems

HIL/SIL Simulation

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Your mission

• Develop and tune flight control algorithms (rate control, attitude, position, velocity loops)
• Work directly with PX4, ArduPilot, or custom control stacks
• Design and validate failsafe systems, recovery strategies, and redundancy mechanisms
• Integrate and configure MAVLink, telemetry, and ground control communication layers
• Apply MPC, PID control, and system theory to real-world UAVs
• Optimize for real-world stability in wind, under load, and during aggressive maneuvers
• Participate in flight testing, system bring-up, tuning, and debugging
• Collaborate with autonomy, perception, and hardware teams for full-stack integration

Your profile

• Deep knowledge of flight control systems and flight dynamics (fixed-wing and/or multirotor)
• Hands-on experience with PX4 or ArduPilot (configuring, customizing, debugging)
• Strong understanding of control theory – PID, LQR, MPC, state-space methods
• Familiarity with MAVLink, GCS tools (QGC, Mission Planner), and telemetry systems
• Practical experience flying, tuning, and testing real UAVs
• Solid background in system architecture for autonomous or semi-autonomous UAVs
• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded or flight control development

Nice to have:

• FPV pilot or UAV hobbyist with deep hands-on experience
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) simulation
• Background in fault-tolerant or safety-critical control systems
• Knowledge of ESC/motor tuning, airframe dynamics, or mechanical integration
• Familiarity with thrust modeling, parameter estimation, or adaptive control

Why us?

Do you feel that you fit the description, but don't think you fulfill all the criteria 100%? Apply to us anyway.
We look forward to receiving your detailed application via our online form.

The world is changing. Exponential technologies are enabling new types of security threats. We are committed to staying ahead by building nimble, scalable, and cost-effective defences. We are looking for passionate developers who are eager to create exceptional products, safeguard our freedom, and strengthen the resilience of democracies.

About us

We are a defence-tech start-up specializing in machine vision solutions. If you have a passion for cutting-edge innovation, and drive to use your skills to create next generation solutions, this is an opportunity for you!

What we do: We are developing solutions that enable computers and sensors to collaborate as teams, working together to address emerging security challenges. Our primary mission is to defend against AI-powered asymmetric threats at scale, such as drone swarms and other UXVs.

Who we are: Based in Munich, Berlin and Toulouse we are rapidly expanding across Europe with plans to open more office hubs soon. We embrace a hybrid work culture - valuing the collaborations that happens in the office, while also empowering our team members to work remotely with responsibility and autonomy.