Lead Robotics/Drone Software & Computer Vision Engineer for TRDP ApS

TRDP ApS; Tranbjerg; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

TRDP ApS in Denmark is seeking an experienced engineer who combines hands-on software development, computer vision, AI and systems architecture with the ability to guide a small engineering team.

You will work across robotics, software, electronics and flight testing to design, implement and integrate complete robotic systems, mentor colleagues and translate operational needs into practical technical solutions.

Working language is English. Contact [e-mail] for details.

Qualifications

• Degree in robotics, software engineering, computer science or a related field.
• Strong practical experience with robotics software and complex system integration.
• Solid knowledge of computer vision, AI and sensor fusion.
• Experience with software architecture and embedded systems.
• Ability to guide other engineers while contributing directly to development.
• Experience with C++, Python, ROS 2, PX4/ArduPilot or similar technologies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in software development, integration and testing.
• Contribute to computer vision, AI-based perception, object detection, tracking and sensor fusion.
• Design and maintain the overall software architecture.
• Coordinate and prioritise development tasks within the software team.
• Integrate software, sensors, electronics and control systems.
• Translate operational requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Work closely with our electronics, mechanical engineering and flight-testing teams.

Skills

Robotics software

Complex system integration

Computer vision

Sensor fusion

Software architecture

Embedded systems

C++ / Python

ROS 2

Education

BSc/MSc in Robotics or related field

Job description

TRDP is a Danish defence-tech startup developing autonomous interceptor drone systems.

We are a small, hands-on team of 10 engineers and specialists working across robotics, software, electronics, mechanical engineering, drone building and flight testing.

We are looking for an experienced engineer who combines hands-on software development, computer vision, AI and systems architecture with the ability to guide a small engineering team.

Our software team currently consists of three robotics engineers with experience in mobile robotics, drones and visual odometry.

Your responsibilities

• Take an active role in software development, integration and testing.

• Contribute to computer vision, AI-based perception, object detection, tracking and sensor fusion.

• Design and maintain the overall software architecture.

• Coordinate and prioritise development tasks within the software team.

• Integrate software, sensors, electronics and control systems.

• Translate operational requirements into practical technical solutions.

• Work closely with our electronics, mechanical engineering and flight-testing teams.

Your background

• Degree in robotics, software engineering, computer science or a related field.

• Strong practical experience with robotics software and complex system integration.

• Solid knowledge of computer vision, AI and sensor fusion.

• Experience with software architecture and embedded systems.

• Ability to guide other engineers while contributing directly to development.

• Experience with C++, Python, ROS 2, PX4/ArduPilot or similar technologies is an advantage.

Who you are

You are a hands-on engineer with a strong understanding of complete robotic systems.

You enjoy writing code, solving complex technical challenges and turning ideas into working prototypes. You can guide specialists, make architectural decisions and ensure that individual technologies work together.

Our culture and mindset

At TRDP, we believe in no bullshit, taking responsibility and getting things done. We value practical skills, direct communication, technical curiosity and people who turn ideas into working solutions.

We also believe that the things we hold dear are worth fighting for. That conviction drives our work in defence technology. We are looking for people who share that mindset and want their engineering skills to make a real difference.

Working language: English.

Contact: [e-mail]
Website: www.trdp.dk