- Provide technical leadership and coordination for the software development activities within the Autonomous Flight team.
- Lead, mentor, and support software engineers, fostering a high-performing and collaborative engineering culture.
- Contribute to scaling the team, including recruiting, onboarding, and development of engineers.
- Guide the development of software systems related to UAV flight control, Sensor and actuator integration, communication systems, AI-based detect-and-avoid
- Support software architecture decisions and ensure robust, maintainable system design.
- Establish and continuously improve development processes, tools, and methodologies aligned with modern aerospace and safety-critical standards, e.g. DO178C, ASTM F3201, ISO26262.
- Ensure proper documentation, verification, and traceability of software in preparation for aviation certification.
- Collaborate closely with other SW development teams, systems engineering, eHW engineering, quality, flight test, product management and certification.
- Coordinate development activities with external partners and suppliers when required.
Teamlead Software Engineering (m/f/d)
Weiterstadt
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your mission
Your profile
- Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Several years of experience in software development for robotics, embedded systems, or autonomous systems.
- Experience in technical leadership or team leadership within a software engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of autonomy, flight control, robotics, or embedded software systems.
- Experience with modern software engineering practices such as CI/CD, code reviews, automated testing, and version control, incl. traceability over the full SDLC
- Experience with safety-critical or regulated environments (e.g., aerospace, automotive, robotics) is a plus.
- Solid knowledge of secure software development practices, including secure communication and networking, system hardening and threat awareness for embedded/autonomous systems and safe handling of data and interfaces in distributed systems.
- Ability to lead across multidisciplinary teams and drive engineering excellence.
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.
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.
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.