Senior Robotic Engineer - UAV (w/m/d)
Based in the EU. Working in remote setups. Grounded in reality.
Location: Salzburg, München, Klagenfurt, Österreich, EU, Europa
Software Development
RESPONSIBILITIES
* A core part of your work is the analysis of real drone flights
* When you implement a change, it is deployed to the system, tested in real-world conditions, and you verify whether it performs reliably outside of ideal scenarios.
Examples:
* If a drone deviates from its trajectory after a 20 km flight, you dive into the logs, reconstruct the flight path, and identify whether the root cause lies in sensor errors, synchronization issues, or the underlying mathematical model.
* Communication between components is unreliable, you analyze data flows between the onboard computer (e.g. Raspberry Pi) and the flight controller, ensuring that all systems operate consistently.
* Visual odometry (camera-based motion estimation) degrades during aggressive maneuvers, you investigate whether the issue stems from vibration (noisy IMU data), poor synchronization between camera and IMU, or an inadequate motion model.
SKILLSET
* You have a strong academic background (bachelor/master), typically in robotics, computer science, technical physics, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline.
* You bring at least 3 years of experience in robotics or autonomous systems (e.g. UAVs), including hands‑on work with technologies such as ROS/ROS2, Visual‑Inertial Odometry, or navigation stacks – ideally in drone‑related projects.
* You have experience in sensor fusion and localization, for example working with Kalman filters, IMU data, GNSS/GPS, camera, or LiDAR data in real‑world applications.
* You are proficient in embedded software development, with C++ skills and Linux‑based environments, as well as experience using Python for data analysis.
* You possess solid mathematical foundation and are able to reason about models and uncertainty in complex systems.
* You are fluent in English and comfortable collaborating in an international team; knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is a plus.
WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO
* Startup character, but financially secured for the coming years, supported in part by Austrian funding programs and investors.
* You can work from anywhere; meetings for technical exchange are held remotely.
* You will join a genuinely supportive and kind team – a place where different life realities are understood and respected.
* At the same time, the team works hard because it knows what it is building for: a strong mix of Silicon Valley mindset and pragmatism.
Additional
* If a specific job title is important to you, that can be aligned – what matters more is the output.
* Compensation is open for discussion; while this is a startup, salary is not just base pay – let’s discuss overall packages and individual needs openly.
BENEFITS
* COACHING
* DU-CULTURE
* FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS
* HOMEOFFICE
* LAPTOP FOR PRIVATE USE
* MOBILE PHONE FOR PRIVATE USE
* WORKATION
SALARY RANGE
Gehaltsspanne Minimum 4600, Maximum 6000
MINIMUM SALARY
EUR 4600 gross / month (on a full-time basis)
YOUR POSSIBLE SALERY
The salary is between EUR 4600 and EUR 6000 gross / month (on a full-time basis), depending on qualifications and professional experience.
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