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Our mission is to design and deploy AI technologies that protect, support, and enhance the work of those operating on the front lines: law enforcement, first responders, NGOs, wildlife rangers, and military personnel. We are proud to be innovators, record breakers, and practical problem solvers. We thrive on big challenges and bold ideas, pushing boundaries to create meaningful impact. Our goal is a safer, more sustainable world, where intelligent machines are not just tools but trusted partners - collaborative, reliable, and ready to assist.\nThe role\nIn this role you’ll work with our UAV Autonomous Navigation team, developing and testing our innovative UAV copilot system.\nWhat you’ll own:\nIntegration of our autonomy copilot to various partner autopilots and drone platforms, including software, mechanical, and electrical integration \nDevelop features on our autonomy copilot product to enhance its navigation and decision-making capabilities and support more flight platforms \nSupport rapid prototyping and integration of our products onto new fixed-wing and multirotor platforms for our in-house testing capability \nTo succeed in this role, you must have:\nExperience developing code for UAV autopilots, especially Ardupilot or PX4\nExperience developing companion compute solutions using frameworks like MAVLink, MAVSDK, or DJI Onboard SDK \nStrong proficiency in Python and C++ with experience in Linux development environments \nBachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field \nThree years of work history developing software commercially \nEligibility and willingness to obtain UK security clearance (SC) \nNice to have:\nExperience with ROS development \nExperience with computer vision-based positioning and navigation in UxVs (Visual Odometry, SLAM) \nFamiliarity with edge-deploying code on low SWaP computers \nExperience with simulation tools (Gazebo, Isaac-sim X-Plane, Airsim, Unreal, etc.) \nDemonstrated delivery of functioning robotic systems \nUnderstanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics as applied to UAV systems \nUK Drone piloting license \nTrack record of contributions to open-source robotics projects or relevant publications \nAbility to travel up to ~30% of the time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world \nBy joining us, you'll have:\nThe ability to make a measurable difference in the creation of cutting-edge technology in a rapidly growing start-up \nFast-paced environment with a world-class, positive, talented, and high-achieving team \nForward-thinking, supportive culture with company retreats and strategic alignment \nWorld-class growth opportunities and training resources including self-development days An opportunity for drone pilot training \nMerit-based compensation \n5% employer pension contribution \n25 days holiday + UK bank holidays \nMedical Insurance \nRelocation Support package \nTeam socials \nA variety of perks that are evolving: Free Monday team lunch, Cycle2work scheme, annual subscription allowance \nSecurity clearance:\nDue to the sensitive nature of some of our work, it would be beneficial for candidates to be able and willing to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for this role.\nLocation\nThis is an office-based role in Oxford. 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