(Senior) Autonomous Flight Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Wingcopter GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking space

Employee discounts

Team-building activities

Remote work options

Access to EGYM Wellpass

Business Bike option

Job summary

Wingcopter GmbH is seeking a skilled engineer specializing in Flight Control and Autonomy Development to design GNC algorithms, optimize control software, and enhance UAV platforms. Ideal candidates will have a Master's or Bachelor's in a related field, along with over 5 years of relevant experience and strong skills in C/C++. This role offers attractive employee discounts, flexible work hours, and remote work options, alongside employee events and well-being programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded and/or flight control software development for complex or safety-critical systems.
• Solid problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine GNC algorithms for UAV platforms.
• Implement and optimize control software on RTOS-based embedded platforms.
• Develop and tune multi-sensor fusion pipelines for accurate state estimation.
• Support verification activities aligned with safety standards.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded and real-time systems

Basic scripting skills (preferably Python)

Experience with UAV state estimation and control systems

Hands-on experience with flight stacks (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot)

Experience integrating sensors (e.g., IMU, GPS)

Strong debugging skills

Strong documentation and communication skills

Familiarity with CMake, Docker, Git

Experience with safety/certification standards (e.g., ISO 26262, DO-178C)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Cybernetics

Job description

Your mission

• Flight Control & Autonomy Development
  Design and refine Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms for UAV platforms, including state estimation and control strategies.
  Enhance the flight stack to improve autonomy, robustness, and performance, while contributing to scalable system architecture.
• Embedded Real-Time Systems
  Implement and optimize control software on RTOS-based embedded platforms and MCUs, ensuring deterministic real-time performance, efficient resource usage, and system stability.
  Support architectural trade‑offs across performance, power, safety, and scalability.
• Sensor Fusion & Interfaces
  Develop and tune multi‑sensor fusion pipelines (e.g., IMU, GPS, perception sensors) to deliver accurate and reliable state estimation.
• Verification & Validation
  Support verification activities aligned with standards such as DO-178C, including requirements‑based testing, SIL/HIL, simulation, and flight test support, contributing to certification objectives.
• CI/CD, Quality & Documentation
  Contribute to CI pipelines, static analysis, automated testing, and code reviews.
  Maintain clear technical documentation and design specifications to ensure long‑term maintainability.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Cybernetics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded and/or flight control software development for complex or safety‑critical systems.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded and real‑time systems
• Basic scripting skills (preferably Python) for tooling and automation
• Experience with UAV state estimation and control systems or similar autonomous platforms
• Hands‑on experience with flight stacks (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot)
• Experience integrating sensors (e.g., IMU, GPS) and communication protocols
• Familiarity with CMake, Docker, Git, and automated testing frameworks
• Strong debugging skills in simulation and embedded environments
• Solid problem‑solving skills and ability to work in cross‑functional teams
• Experience with safety/certification standards (e.g., ISO 26262, DO‑178C)
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Fluency in English; German is a plus

What we’ll offer

• A free parking space right at the office – for the days you come in.
• Enjoy attractive employee discounts with corporate benefits on a variety of products and services.
• Join the fun at our employee events and team‑building activities.
• Many of our roles offer remote work options and flexible hours to balance your life and work.
• Stay fit with access to EGYM Wellpass – your wellbeing is a priority.
• On two wheels to work? Take advantage of our Business Bike option and commute the healthy way.