ArduPilot UAV Engineer – Flight Control & SITL Expert

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matchtech

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Ardupilot Engineer for a fast-moving Defence-Tech startup developing cutting-edge UAS solutions in the UK. You will own autopilot software stacks, tune flight control loops, and contribute to SITL and field testing.

Responsibilities include writing high-quality C++ for embedded flight controllers, integrating MAVLink, and working across bench, SITL, and flight environments. Candidates with hands-on Ardupilot/PX4 experience will excel.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Ardupilot, PX4 or similar autopilot stacks is required.
• Strong knowledge of MAVLink, mission planning tools and UAV communication protocols.
• Proven ability to tune UAV flight controllers and analyze logs from flight tests.

Responsibilities

• Own the autopilot software stack for multiple platforms, leading improvements and troubleshooting issues.
• Write high-quality C++ code for embedded flight controllers, ensuring correctness and functionality.
• Tune PID loops and control systems based on flight data and simulations.
• Develop and maintain SITL environments for code validation.
• Define and execute software test plans across bench, SITL, ground, and flight environments.
• Document software requirements and design decisions for knowledge transfer.
• Engage in peer reviews and contribute to engineering standards.
• Participate in flight testing sessions to evaluate real-world performance.

Skills

Ardupilot / PX4 autopilot stacks

MAVLink / UAV communication protocols

C++

Embedded systems

PID tuning / flight control

SITL testing / flight testing

Education

BSc in Engineering

MSc in Engineering

Tools

Mission Planner

Ardupilot SITL

CAN

SPI

I2C

UART

UDP

TCP

Job description

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Ardupilot Engineer for a fast-moving Defence-Tech startup developing cutting-edge UAS solutions in the UK. You will own autopilot software stacks, tune flight control loops, and contribute to SITL and field testing.

Responsibilities include writing high-quality C++ for embedded flight controllers, integrating MAVLink, and working across bench, SITL, and flight environments. Candidates with hands-on Ardupilot/PX4 experience will excel.