Drone Software & Hardware Integration Engineer
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Ventus Group is a global wind turbine service provider enabling off‑shore and on‑shore wind farm owners to increase asset production and returns while driving down the risk and cost of energy. We offer a wide range of services mainly based on Ventus patents, including Rotor Condition Monitoring, Drone Inspections, nacelle‑based LiDAR Measurements, Static and Dynamic Relative Blade Pitch Misalignment Measurements using high‑speed camera technology, End‑of‑Warranty & Taking‑Over inspections (EOW & TO) and Dissolved Gas Analysis. Our multinational team of highly specialised professionals from over 16 countries can identify and analyse possible scenarios in order to recommend the best solution to meet customer objectives. We are ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified, and our focus is to ensure high quality in all our activities performed globally.
Candidate
We are looking for a Drone Software & Hardware Integration Engineer (m/f/x) to join our team in Vienna, Austria. You will be part of an international team focusing on the constant development and testing of the UAV systems used for Ventus innovative and patented Dynamic Drone Relative Blade Pitch Misalignment (DDRBPM) service, as well as supporting and performing test flights for assessment of the developed UAS. This service has been certified by DNV according to the standard ‘DNV –SE– 0439‑2021‑10 Certification of Condition Monitoring for Wind Turbines’.
Your Tasks
* Explore, develop, and deploy novel hardware & software features for the current and future DRBPM UAV platform
* Integrate, test, and validate new UAV sensors and cameras
* Prepare test procedures, validate the functionality of each sensor firmware and the whole system, conduct flight simulation and field testing
* Perform field test flights for assessment of the developed UAS (Drone piloting skills required)
* Participate in demo projects for further assessment of the stability and functionality of current and future DRBPM UAV platform
* Design prototypes for DRBPM UAV payload & Rapid prototyping via 3D printing
Profile
* University Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another related field
* Understanding of UAV electronics and multi‑copter development and principles of operation
* Industry experience in developing UAVs/robotics using C/C++, Python and Linux
* Experience with flight control systems such as PX4 flight stack / QGroundcontrol / Ardupilot flight stack, Dronecode SDK, MAVLink protocol and low‑level communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN)
* UAV piloting skills and a valid license
* CAD design & rapid prototyping via 3D printing
* Strong problem‑solving skills, curious, resourceful and agile mindset
* Good written and spoken English (corporate working language)
We Offer
* Dynamic work environment in a fast‑developing start‑up and innovative team
* Possibility for rapid professional development
* Hybrid work model, in office and from home
* Culturally diverse team and international work environment
* According to Austrian law the minimum gross annual salary for this position is €49 000 (40 h/week, 14 salary checks). We are ready to pay more depending on qualifications, experience and individual competencies.
Starting date: as soon as possible
This position is open for employment at our headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The candidate must possess a valid work permit.
Please submit your application documents (mandatory a CV in English) directly to jobs@ventus.group mentioning the position you apply for in the subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contact
Ventus Group
Simmeringer Hauptstraße 101/1‑6/327
1110 Vienna, Austria
www.ventus.group
jobs@ventus.group
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