Realtime C++ Systems Engineer for UAV & Embedded

Destinus; Hengelo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking an experienced software engineer to design and build high-performance C++ software for real-time, mission-critical UAV applications. You will work at the intersection of software, hardware, and systems, delivering robust solutions that operate under tight resource constraints.

You'll collaborate with avionics, radar, and embedded teams, focusing on real-time data processing, sensor fusion, and scalable architectures across embedded platforms and data pipelines.

Qualifications

• C++ production-level software for real-time systems.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance C++ software for mission-critical applications.
• Collaborate with hardware, avionics, and systems teams for seamless integration.
• Build and optimize components for real-time, resource-constrained environments.
• Contribute to architecture and scalability from embedded platforms to data pipelines.
• Improve performance, reliability, and maintainability of the software stack.
• Solve complex engineering problems with minimal playbooks.

Skills

C++

Real-time systems

Embedded software

Hardware integration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Job description

Destinus is seeking an experienced software engineer to design and build high-performance C++ software for real-time, mission-critical UAV applications. You will work at the intersection of software, hardware, and systems, delivering robust solutions that operate under tight resource constraints.

You'll collaborate with avionics, radar, and embedded teams, focusing on real-time data processing, sensor fusion, and scalable architectures across embedded platforms and data pipelines.