C++ Developer

We are looking for a Core Functionality Engineer to join our R&D team focused on autopilot development, flight control systems, and embedded real-time algorithms for autonomous drones. This is a full-time position with the option to work on-site in Berlin, hybrid, or remotely from Europe.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize autopilot modules in C/C++
• Implement and refine control algorithms; integrate them with onboard systems.
• Work with CMake/make build environments; profile and optimize embedded code.
• Design, simulate, and test flight dynamics, kinematics, and control models
• Apply signal-processing methods: FIR/IIR filters, smoothing/averaging, sensor fusion.
• Collaborate with hardware, aerodynamics, and embedded teams to tune flight performance.
• Conduct real flight testing, analyze telemetry and logs, and improve stability/robustness.
• Contribute to architecture decisions for core flight software.

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with C/C++, CMake, make
• Understanding of control theory, mechanics, dynamics, and kinematics
• Basic experience with signal processing (FIR/IIR, noise reduction, smoothing).
• Proficiency in vector algebra and coordinate transformations.
• Familiarity with Kalman filtering (sensor fusion, state estimation).
• Experience in embedded development (ARMv7, Cortex-Mx or similar).
• Knowledge of aerodynamics and/or experience in real-flight testing is a strong plus.
• Experience with Ardupilot, Betaflight, PX4 or similar open-source autopilot stacks is highly valued.
• Personal projects such as building your own autopilot, flight controller, or custom drone are a significant advantage.

• Competitive compensation depending on experience and contribution.
• Work with cutting-edge defence and autonomous drone technologies
• Direct influence on core flight software architecture and system behaviour.
• Collaboration with a strong R&D team of engineers and test pilots.
• Opportunity to shape the next generation of autonomous UAV systems.