Implement and optimize embedded real-time software on RTOS-based platforms and MCUs, ensuring deterministic performance, efficient resource usage, and system stability.
Develop and tune multi-sensor fusion pipelines (e.g., IMU, GPS, perception sensors) to deliver accurate state estimation.
Design and support verification and validation activities aligned with DO-178C, including requirements-based testing, SIL/HIL, simulation, and flight-test support.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, static analysis, automated testing, and code reviews; maintain clear technical documentation and design specifications for long-term maintainability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address performance, safety, and scalability trade-offs.

Key requirements

Implement and optimize embedded real-time software on RTOS-based platforms and MCUs, ensuring deterministic performance, efficient resource usage, and system stability.
Develop and tune multi-sensor fusion pipelines (e.g., IMU, GPS, perception sensors) to deliver accurate state estimation.
Design and support verification and validation activities aligned with DO-178C, including requirements-based testing, SIL/HIL, simulation, and flight-test support.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, static analysis, automated testing, and code reviews; maintain clear technical documentation and design specifications for long-term maintainability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address performance, safety, and scalability trade-offs.

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About the role

Wingcopter is seeking a Senior Autonomous Flight Software Engineer to advance autonomous flight capabilities for UAV platforms. This role focuses on designing and refining Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms, state estimation, and control strategies; advancing the flight stack to improve autonomy, robustness, and performance; and contributing to scalable system architecture.

Responsibilities

Qualifications:

Implement and optimize embedded real-time software on RTOS-based platforms and MCUs, ensuring deterministic performance, efficient resource usage, and system stability.
Develop and tune multi-sensor fusion pipelines (e.g., IMU, GPS, perception sensors) to deliver accurate state estimation.
Design and support verification and validation activities aligned with DO-178C, including requirements-based testing, SIL/HIL, simulation, and flight-test support.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, static analysis, automated testing, and code reviews; maintain clear technical documentation and design specifications for long-term maintainability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address performance, safety, and scalability trade-offs.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Cybernetics, or 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 in Python.
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About the role

Wingcopter is seeking a Senior Autonomous Flight Software Engineer to advance autonomous flight capabilities for UAV platforms. This role focuses on designing and refining Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms, state estimation, and control strategies; advancing the flight stack to improve autonomy, robustness, and performance; and contributing to scalable system architecture.

Responsibilities

Qualifications:

Implement and optimize embedded real-time software on RTOS-based platforms and MCUs, ensuring deterministic performance, efficient resource usage, and system stability.
Develop and tune multi-sensor fusion pipelines (e.g., IMU, GPS, perception sensors) to deliver accurate state estimation.
Design and support verification and validation activities aligned with DO-178C, including requirements-based testing, SIL/HIL, simulation, and flight-test support.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, static analysis, automated testing, and code reviews; maintain clear technical documentation and design specifications for long-term maintainability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address performance, safety, and scalability trade-offs.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Cybernetics, or 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 in Python.
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