Drone & Mission Engineer — Field Tests & Autonomy

Orbotix; Valencia; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven team

Flexible hours

Regular vacation

Birthday day off

Private medical insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Orbotix in Valencia, Spain is hiring a Drone & Mission Engineer. The role focuses on integrating third‑party products with Orbotix systems, developing flight control and swarm coordination algorithms, and leading complex field tests with risk management.

Requirements include an Engineering degree, extensive drone/autonomous systems experience, EKF guidance and PID control knowledge, fluent English, and strong C++ skills. The position is full-time in Valencia.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Experience in complex drone/autonomous systems and field tests.
• Knowledge of EKF, guidance, PID control and system modelling.
• Proficient in C++ and comfortable in dynamic field conditions.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level drone algorithms and logic for flight control, sensors, navigation, guidance, operations and swarm coordination.
• Plan and execute complex field tests and demonstrations while managing operational risk.

Skills

Drones

Autonomous systems

EKF navigation

Guidance

PID control

System modelling

C++ programming

Field testing

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Orbotix in Valencia, Spain is hiring a Drone & Mission Engineer. The role focuses on integrating third‑party products with Orbotix systems, developing flight control and swarm coordination algorithms, and leading complex field tests with risk management.

Requirements include an Engineering degree, extensive drone/autonomous systems experience, EKF guidance and PID control knowledge, fluent English, and strong C++ skills. The position is full-time in Valencia.