UAV Engineer (Defence) — ArduPilot & Autonomy, Amsterdam

Aerlijn B.V.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch

Equity stock options package

Job summary

Aerlijn B.V. in Amsterdam is seeking a UAV Engineer (Defence, Ardupilot) to design, integrate, and optimize unmanned aerial vehicle platforms and payloads for interceptor and air defense applications.

You will develop mid-course autonomous guidance, configure Ardupilot flight control systems, and tune navigation and guidance algorithms for quadcopter platforms, working onsite in Amsterdam.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in UAV engineering or aerospace engineering, with hands-on experience in UAV design, integration, and testing.
• Experience with autonomous guidance is preferred.
• Experience with radar integrations is preferred.
• Proficiency with Ardupilot, including configuration, parameter tuning, mission planning, and customizations are required.
• Quick problem-solving skills when working with limited documentation
• Knowledge of control systems, navigation, and guidance algorithms, including PID tuning and sensor fusion for reliable autonomous flight.
• Strong familiarity with RF communications, ground control stations, telemetry systems, and safety procedures for field testing and live operations.
• Understanding of defence or security applications, system reliability requirements, and relevant standards or regulatory frameworks is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site in Amsterdam, collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, and communicate technical concepts clearly in English.
• Experience with CAD tools, simulation environments, and test instrumentation for UAV prototyping and validation is an advantage.

Skills

UAV engineering

Aerospace eng

Autonomous guidance

Radar integrations

ArduPilot

Configuration & tuning

Mission planning

PID tuning

Sensor fusion

RF communications

Ground control

Telemetry systems

Safety procedures

Defence applications

English communication

Amsterdam on-site

CAD tools

Simulation environments

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field

Tools

ArduPilot

Job description

Aerlijn B.V. in Amsterdam is seeking a UAV Engineer (Defence, Ardupilot) to design, integrate, and optimize unmanned aerial vehicle platforms and payloads for interceptor and air defense applications.

You will develop mid-course autonomous guidance, configure Ardupilot flight control systems, and tune navigation and guidance algorithms for quadcopter platforms, working onsite in Amsterdam.