Autonomous Flight & AI (Team Lead)

At Orqa, we’re building technology that allows humans and machines to see the world like never before. We bring together engineers, creators, and innovators who push the boundaries of what’s possible - from cutting-edge FPV systems to advanced Remote Reality solutions, and toward the next generation of robotics. And behind every great technology, there’s great organization.

We’re looking for a Team Lead - Autonomous Flight & AI to guide, grow, and technically direct our aerial robotics and autonomy engineering team.

In this role, you’ll operate at the strategic intersection of technical leadership, advanced flight stack architecture, and edge AI deployment. You will define the technical vision, manage day-to-day team execution, and lead the architecture of high-performance autonomy algorithms, sensor fusion systems, and edge ML models that power our next-generation autonomous platforms.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team specializing in aerial robotics, computer vision, and autonomous flight

• Define the team’s technical roadmap, organize workflows, and align engineering goals with overarching business strategies

• Architect, implement, and optimize flight control stacks (PX4, ArduPilot) and robotics middleware (ROS 2)

• Direct the deployment and optimization of machine learning (ML) models on edge compute hardware (NVIDIA Jetson, TensorRT)

• Oversee the development of autonomy algorithms, navigation logic, and multi-sensor data fusion systems (sensor fusion)

• Drive technical excellence, establish code architecture standards, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration with hardware, RF, and product teams

WHAT WE EXPECT

• Master’s (Mag. ing.) or PhD (Dr. sc.) in Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or AI/ML

• 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams within aerial robotics, autonomous systems, or mobile robotics

• Advanced proficiency in open-source flight stacks (PX4, ArduPilot) and robotics middleware (ROS 2)

• Proven track record in deploying and optimizing machine learning models on edge compute hardware (NVIDIA Jetson, TensorRT)

• Deep theoretical and practical foundation in robotics autonomy, Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), and sensor fusion techniques

• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and technical communication skills with full professional proficiency in English

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

Our office is a drone testing playground, and every day starts with an idea no one has tried before. We move fast, learn constantly, and foster a culture of innovation. With flexible working hours, real hands-on testing, and a team that challenges the limits of technology, working at Orqa means working on the edge of what’s possible.

And that’s just the beginning - here are a few more reasons why you’ll love working at Orqa:

• Performance-based bonuses

• Meal and transportation compensation

• Kindergarten expenses coverage and newborn bonus

• Internal workshops & lectures

• Career development & growth opportunities within a fast-scaling tech environment

• Extra vacation days

• On-site massages - our professional masseur regularly visits the office to help you recharge

• PassSport Card - access to gyms and wellness centers

• Comprehensive annual health check-up

• Engaging internal events & team-building activities

If you're passionate about technical leadership, aerial robotics, and cutting-edge edge AI, and enjoy turning complex autonomous challenges into high-performance real-world products - we'd love to hear from you.

We’re proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.