Freelance UAV Embedded Software Engineer (m/w/d)

at  CycloTech

Company Description
CycloTech GmbH is a technology company with start-up character in Linz. With our CycloRotors, we develop a new, sustainable, highly maneuverable, and environmentally accepted eVTOL propulsion solution for the 21st century. We re-invent flying and make individual air mobility as normal as driving a car – opening the sky for everyone.
Job Description
We are looking for a Freelance UAV Embedded Software Engineer with experience in implementing custom flight stack for drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In this role, you will collaborate with our engineering team on a project basis to develop and optimize embedded systems for advanced autonomous platforms.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced UAV engineer to work on cutting-edge UAV technology and make significant contributions to high-impact projects, while enjoying the flexibility of freelance work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), particularly NuttX and ChibiOS, and familiarity with Linux for higher-powered UAVs.
• Strong understanding of UAV flight dynamics, control systems, and sensor fusion algorithms.
• Experience in CAN, UAVCAN, I2C, UART, SPI, Mavlink protocols and integrating various sensors and actuators into the PX4 architecture.
• Familiarity with CMake build systems and configuration of build environments.
• Hands-on experience with UAV embedded testing and troubleshooting in both hardware and software.
• Familiar with UAV Simulation software (SITL) such as Gazebo
• Knowledge of Matlab and Simulink (UAV toolbox) is an advantage

Please refer the Job description for details