(Senior) Autonomous Flight Software Engineer (m/f/d)
Wingcopter GmbH, New Bremen, OH, United States
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
r
emote 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.
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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
r
emote 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr