Auterion

Forward Deployed Engineer

Auterion
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17 days ago
Munich, GermanySenior

Responsibilities

  • Integrate, configure, validate, and deploy Auterion-powered drone systems across hardware, firmware, software, production, operations, and quality functions.
  • Manage software releases and perform firmware flashing, vehicle configuration, sensor calibration, ESC tuning, and system bring-up using PX4 or adjacent autopilot ecosystems.
  • Provide avionics and airframe expertise covering autopilot tuning, sensor and payload integration, power systems, and airworthiness considerations.
  • Troubleshoot integration, flight-readiness, stability, safety, and mission-performance issues during flight tests, customer trials, demonstrations, and field deployments.
  • Translate customer mission requirements into system architectures and demonstrable solutions built on AuterionOS and Skynode.
  • Act as the primary technical authority in customer engagements and communicate customer and market requirements to product and engineering teams.
  • Contribute to technical documentation and continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Software, Aviation, Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; an M.Sc. is optional.
  • Experience working with autopilots, ideally PX4, including firmware flashing, vehicle configuration, mission planning and navigation software, and flight validation.
  • Familiarity with UAV flight testing, system validation, and troubleshooting in real-world operational environments is preferred.
  • Understanding of control theory, flight control, manufacturing, and quality-control best practices.
  • Basic mechanical system and design experience, fundamental electronics knowledge, and ability to read wiring diagrams.
  • Understanding of embedded communication protocols, computer networking, firmware debugging, and hardware-software integration.
  • Proficiency in C/C++; Python and MAVLink experience are preferred.
  • Familiarity with Linux-based development and debugging environments, including Docker.
  • Ability to lead technical customer engagements, live demonstrations, field troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong independent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements.
  • Willingness to travel for on-site integration, testing, and deployment activities.
  • EU citizenship is required.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours.
  • Stock options.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Pension plan.
  • Extended social security package.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
  • Wellpass membership.
  • Willingness to travel for on-site integration, testing, and deployment activities is required.

Categories

Forward Deployed
Auterion

About Auterion

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