Senior Software Engineer – Embedded / Backend (ROS2) (Stockholm) - (all genders)

Stark Defence; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Defence in Sweden is looking for a candidate to develop and integrate embedded and backend software for unmanned systems. Responsibilities include developing software modules for UAV systems, implementing ROS2 components, and working with embedded Linux platforms. Essential qualifications include experience in C++, a solid understanding of ROS2, and proficiency in Swedish or Norwegian. Candidates must also be eligible for Swedish security clearance and willing to travel for work to Germany and other locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in C++ development for embedded or robotics systems.
• Solid background in ROS2 (nodes, topics, services, DDS).
• Familiarity with Linux-based development.
• Understanding of sensors, communication protocols, and integration challenges.
• Experience with robotics, UAVs, or other mission-critical systems is an advantage.
• Hands-on mindset; comfortable testing on actual hardware.
• Native/Full professional proficiency Swedish or Norwegian language skills are a must have.
• Must be eligible for Swedish security clearance and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded/back-end software modules for UAV systems.
• Implement ROS2 nodes, interfaces, and integration logic.
• Work on embedded Linux platforms and support hardware bring-up.
• Debug issues across software, firmware, and hardware boundaries.
• Support system testing and validation with hardware-in-the-loop.
• Collaborate with Autonomy, Flight Controls, and Hardware teams.
• Contribute to clean, reliable code and clear documentation.

Skills

C++ development

ROS2

Linux-based development

Sensors and communication protocols

Robotics and UAV systems

Hands-on testing mindset

Job description

Your mission

You will develop and integrate embedded and backend software that runs on our unmanned systems. The work ranges from implementing ROS2 components to supporting hardware bring-up and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded/back-end software modules for UAV systems
• Implement ROS2 nodes, interfaces, and integration logic
• Work on embedded Linux platforms and support hardware bring-up
• Debug issues across software, firmware, and hardware boundaries
• Support system testing and validation with hardware‑in‑the‑loop in real life
• Collaborate with Autonomy, Flight Controls, and Hardware teams
• Contribute to clean, reliable code and clear documentation

Qualifications

• Experience in C++ development for embedded or robotics systems
• Solid background in ROS2 (nodes, topics, services, DDS)
• Familiarity with Linux‑based development
• Understanding of sensors, communication protocols, and integration challenges
• Experience with robotics, UAVs, or other mission‑critical systems is an advantage
• Hands‑on mindset; comfortable testing on actual hardware
• Native/Full professional proficiency Swedish or Norwegian language skills are a must have
• You must be eligible for Swedish security clearance (Säkerhetsprövning) and be willing to travel to Germany and other European locations.