Embedded Software Engineer- (UAV/Drones)

Strativ Group; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strativ Group is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for UAV systems to join an innovative team developing next‑generation autonomous aerial platforms. You will work on embedded software, flight control and autonomy for real‑world UAV operations.

The role emphasizes hands‑on coding in C++ and Python on ARM‑based hardware under Linux, with testing, debugging, and close collaboration with electronics, mechanics, AI, and systems teams to improve reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong background in embedded or robotics software development.
• Experience with autonomous systems, UAVs, or robotic platforms.
• Strong C++ and Python development skills.
• Familiarity with real‑time systems and low‑level software concepts.
• Experience working with Linux‑based embedded platforms.
• Understanding of sensors, control systems, and system integration.
• Comfortable debugging complex hardware/software interactions.
• Experience with collaborative development workflows and version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software for autonomous aerial platforms.
• Customize and extend autopilot and flight-control functionality.
• Implement features related to mission execution, telemetry, navigation, failsafe logic, and payload integration.
• Develop software in C++ and Python for onboard and support systems.
• Integrate communication pipelines and real‑time telemetry systems.
• Work with embedded Linux systems on ARM‑based hardware.
• Support simulation, testing, debugging, and hardware/software integration activities.
• Contribute to software architecture, reliability, and operational safety improvements.
• Collaborate with electronics, mechanical, systems, and AI teams throughout development.

Skills

Embedded software

UAVs/Autonomy

C++

Python

Linux

Tools

PX4/ArduPilot

Embedded Linux

Git

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer – UAV Systems

We’re supporting an innovative engineering team developing next-generation autonomous aerial systems for industrial, security, defense and advanced mobility applications.

This is a hands‑on role focused on embedded software, flight‑control functionality, autonomy, and real‑world UAV operations. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop reliable airborne platforms operating in demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software for autonomous aerial platforms
• Customize and extend autopilot and flight-control functionality
• Implement features related to mission execution, telemetry, navigation, failsafe logic, and payload integration
• Develop software in C++ and Python for onboard and support systems
• Integrate communication pipelines and real‑time telemetry systems
• Work with embedded Linux systems on ARM‑based hardware
• Support simulation, testing, debugging, and hardware/software integration activities
• Contribute to software architecture, reliability, and operational safety improvements
• Collaborate with electronics, mechanical, systems, and AI teams throughout development

Required Experience

• Strong background in embedded or robotics software development
• Experience with autonomous systems, UAVs, or robotic platforms
• Strong C++ and Python development skills
• Familiarity with real‑time systems and low‑level software concepts
• Experience working with Linux‑based embedded platforms
• Understanding of sensors, control systems, and system integration
• Comfortable debugging complex hardware/software interactions
• Experience with collaborative development workflows and version control

Nice to Have

• Experience with robotics middleware or autonomy frameworks
• Understanding of a major autopilot ecosystem (PX4/ArduPilot/Betaflight)
• Knowledge of onboard AI, perception, or computer vision pipelines
• Exposure to modern embedded compute platforms and high-speed communications
• Understanding of operational safety and certification‑oriented development practices

Offer:

• To join a young dynamic team where you're continuously challenged
• Be part of the product team and opportunity to have significant input into development