Job Description
What we’re looking for
The day-to-day
- Own the core: drive one key differentiator end-to-end — controls (UAV dynamics, estimation, guidance) or the vision pipeline (ingest, encoding, perception, training data) — and merge critical code yourself.
- Orchestrate the system: integrate flight controller, companion compute, RF, and GCS into one coherent stack, and define logging, replay, test, and validation infrastructure.
- Decide make-or-buy: set the strategy for software modules, evaluate suppliers, and prevent vendor lock-in through clean abstraction layers.
- Manage partners: own technical interfaces and contracts with external companies, keeping system intelligence in-house and within export constraints.
- Build the team: hire top-tier engineers with no compromise on the bar, scaling from 5 to 15+ FTE together with the CTO.
- Lead by example: set the technical bar through ownership and role clarity, not authority — drive accountability, performance, and growth paths.
You should apply if you
- Experience: you bring 6–15 years in robotics, UAV, automotive controls, or real-time vision systems in non-corporate environments (startups, scaleups).
- Track record: you've shipped real systems, not just prototypes, under compute, bandwidth, and power constraints.
- Deep stack: you have strong C++, embedded Linux, and real-time systems experience.
- Integration: you've folded third-party code into production and can negotiate technical scope with external companies.
- Leadership: you have strong hiring instincts, high ownership, and low politics — senior contributor first, manager second.
- Education:you hold a completed degree or equivalent training in a relevant field, e.g.:
- Computer science / software engineering
- Robotics / mechatronics
- Electrical / aerospace engineering
- Control systems / applied mathematics
Nice to haves
- Domain: background in defence, aerospace, or other safety-critical systems.
- Specialism: hands-on with GNSS-denied navigation, low-latency video streaming, or perception/ML pipelines.
- Compliance: awareness of export control (EU dual-use / ITAR) in a software context.
What we offer
Real impact & ownership: Shape high-tech defense systems and take responsibility from day one.
Mission driven environment: Work on technologies that matter for European security
and sovereignty.Competitive package: Competitive salary, EGYM Wellpass, corporate benefits, and equity options aligned with role and level.
Deep tech environment: Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge drone technology and real operational use cases.
Grow fast: Steep learning curve for juniors, strategic influence and leadership opportunities for seniors.
Startup mindset meets defence innovation: flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas.
Flexibility: Flexible hours, remote options, and relocation support.
Strong team: International, driven colleagues and a culture built on exchange, trust, and shared success.