Join a fast-growing European deep-tech startup developing advanced autonomy and perception solutions for next-generation UAV systems. We’re looking for a Forward Deployed Drone/Robotics Engineer to bring our autonomy software from the lab to the field.
In this role, you will integrate and deploy autonomy algorithms across a wide range of UAV platforms — from agile FPV drones to large fixed-wing aircraft. Acting as the crucial link between our autonomy software and the drone systems, you’ll work hands-on to ensure seamless integration and reliable performance in real-world environments.
You’ll collaborate with an international team of engineers and researchers across Europe, as well as local partners in Ukraine. Expect a dynamic mix of field testing, system integration, and close teamwork with both hardware and software specialists.
Your responsibilities will include: * Acting as a key member of the engineering team responsible for deploying autonomy solutions across diverse UAV platforms. * Developing robust interfaces between autonomy algorithms and drone flight controllers. * Integrating and testing full-stack autonomy solutions on partner platforms, often in close collaboration with partner engineering teams. * Providing structured feedback to the autonomy development team, based on observations from field tests and operational flights. * Traveling to partner sites to work on-site and ensure the solutions function reliably in demanding real-world conditions (“in the dirt”). You will mostly be working with our Ukrainian partners.
What we expect from you * Extensive experience of both Python and C++. * Experience working with drone flight controllers such as Ardupilot, PX4, or Betaflight. * Deep understanding of Docker, including experience with CUDA and Docker integrations. * Familiar with NVIDIA Jetson architecture and deployment workflows. * Proficient in working in a fully terminal-based Linux environment without reliance on GUIs, shell scripting for automation and deployment tasks, Linux file system and command-line tools, and debugging system-level issues using the Linux terminal. * Solid understanding of UAV components and hardware, including battery management and practical electronics, with hands-on experience. Ideally you have built, flown, and debugged a drone yourself. * A willingness to pick up and learn new concepts quickly and to self-acquire missing background knowledge. * A high degree of autonomy, determination and grit in making cool tech work. * Being comfortable travelling often and for extended durations (up to 3 weeks). * Full time availability (40 hours). * A valid driver’s license.
While having the perfect background is nice, if you are able to present evidence of outstanding engineering and execution capability we are interested in talking regardless. If you are the right fit, we believe in your ability to pick up the required background knowledge on the fly.
What we offer * Competitive salary (level to be discussed individually based on interview results) * 25 vacation days per year * Reimbursed travel expenses and company laptop * Working in an international, world-class team of engineers and entrepreneurs solving real-life problems with amazing technology. * Large freedom in how you work and implement solutions, project ownership is incredibly important to us. * The opportunity to take technical risks, to implement stuff the ‘right’ way and to iterate quickly with tight feedback loops. We are innovating, learning is to be expected. * Responsibility over the things you implement, you are the expert on what you build. * Reservation from mobilization.
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