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(Senior) Autonomous Flight Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Weiterstadt
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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 you bring as a perfect candidate
  • You thrive in collaborative environments and value collective success.
  • You approach challenges with a positive mindset and a proactive attitude.
  • You believe technology has the power to improve society and drive positive change for the future.
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 remote 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.
Why us?
  • A motivated and supportive team, where every voice is heard, and collaboration drives our success.
  • A fast-growing tech startup, where the pace is exciting, and every day presents new challenges and opportunities.
  • A place where your ideas can take flight, allowing you to shape and influence projects from the ground up.
  • Dedicated to your personal and professional growth, offering opportunities to learn, develop, and thrive.
  • A company that values impact, where your work truly makes a difference and contributes to something meaningful.
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About us
Do you want to shape the future of aviation? Do you share our vision of saving and improving lives through technology with a purpose? Then join our ambitious team of young talents and experienced professionals!
We at Wingcopter design innovative, high-performance drones that are operated all over the world in commercial and humanitarian operations. Our drone technology saves and improves lives every day.

At Wingcopter, we strive to create an inclusive corporate culture where everyone is treated with respect and trust, irrespective of origin, gender, identity, age, religion, background or role within the company. We are convinced that a diverse environment is the best breeding ground for innovative, sustainable and forward-looking solutions to major challenges.  
Deine Aufgaben
  • 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.
Dein Profil
  • 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
Was du als ideale Kandidatin oder idealer Kandidat mitbringst
  • You thrive in collaborative environments and value collective success.
  • You approach challenges with a positive mindset and a proactive attitude.
  • You believe technology has the power to improve society and drive positive change for the future.
Was wir anbieten
  • 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 remote 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.
Warum wir?
  • A motivated and supportive team, where every voice is heard, and collaboration drives our success.
  • A fast-growing tech startup, where the pace is exciting, and every day presents new challenges and opportunities.
  • A place where your ideas can take flight, allowing you to shape and influence projects from the ground up.
  • Dedicated to your personal and professional growth, offering opportunities to learn, develop, and thrive.
  • A company that values impact, where your work truly makes a difference and contributes to something meaningful.
Apply for this job
Über uns
Willst du die Zukunft der Luftfahrt mitgestalten? Teilst du unsere Vision, Leben zu retten und zu verbessern durch Technologie mit Sinn? Dann schließe dich unserem ambitionierten Team aus jungen Talenten und erfahrenen Profis an!
Wir bei Wingcopter entwickeln innovative, leistungsstarke Drohnen, die auf der ganzen Welt im kommerziellen und humanitären Bereich eingesetzt werden. Unsere Drohnentechnologie rettet und verbessert jeden Tag Leben.

Bei Wingcopter bemühen wir uns um eine integrative Unternehmenskultur, in der jeder mit Respekt und Vertrauen behandelt wird, unabhängig von Herkunft, Geschlecht, Identität, Alter, Religion, Hintergrund oder Rolle im Unternehmen. Wir sind überzeugt, dass ein vielfältiges Umfeld der beste Nährboden für innovative, nachhaltige und zukunftsweisende Lösungen für große Herausforderungen ist.  
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