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You will serve as the primary technical interface for partners, work closely with them to understand their technical requirements, configure and adapt existing solutions, contribute to core software development, and ensure successful implementation. \nThis role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining hands-on technical work with customer collaboration and system-level problem solving, bridging the gap between hardware, firmware, and real-world flight performance. \nResponsibilities and Duties\nOperate in a highly hands-on environment with evolving system requirements, rapidly iterating across hardware and software integration challenges.\nManage software releases and perform firmware flashing and configuration using PX4 or adjacent autopilot ecosystems, including sensor calibration, ESC tuning, and system bring-up.\nProvide deep avionics and airframe expertise, including autopilot tuning, sensor and payload integration, power systems and airworthiness considerations.\nWork independently to troubleshoot integration and flight-readiness issues while collaborating cross-functionally with hardware engineering, firmware/software teams, operations, and QC engineering to escalate complex challenges when required.\nAct as the primary technical authority in customer engagements, translating mission requirements into concrete system architectures and demonstrable solutions built on AuterionOS and Skynode.\nParticipate in flight testing activities to validate platform stability, safety, and mission performance, resolving technical issues often directly in the field during customer trials and demonstrations.\nContribute to technical documentation and continuous improvement of engineering processes.\nFeed customer and market requirements back into product and engineering teams to influence the roadmap of the Auterion stack.\nQualifications and Skills\nDegree in Software, Aviation, Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (M.Sc. optional).\nExperience working with autopilots (ideally based on PX4), mission planning and navigation software, for example performing firmware flashing, vehicle configuration, and flight validation.\nFamiliarity with UAV flight testing, system validation, and troubleshooting in real-world operational environments is a plus.\nUnderstanding of control theory, flight control, plus manufacturing and QC best practices.\nBasic mechanical system and design experience as well as an understanding of fundamental electronics principles including wiring diagrams.\nSolid understanding of embedded communication protocols (CAN, I2C, SPI, etc.) and computer networking principles, firmware debugging, and hardware-software integration.\nProficiency in C/C++ development and working knowledge of datalink protocols, experience with MAVLink and Python is a plus.\nFamiliarity with Linux-based development and debugging environments, including Docker.\nStrong collaboration and communication skills when working with cross-functional engineering and operations teams.\nProven ability to operate as a technical lead in front of customers, including live demonstrations and field troubleshooting.\nAbility to work independently in fast-paced environments with evolving technical challenges, showing strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.\nPassion for drone technology and a hands-on engineering mindset focused on building reliable flying systems.\nWillingness to travel for on-site integration, testing, and deployment activities.\nEU citizenship required.\nBenefits\nFlexible working hours\nStock Options\nGenerous holiday allowance\nPension plan \nExtended social security package \nEnhanced maternity & paternity leave\nWellpass membership \nAbout Auterion\nWe are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. 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