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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.\nWHAT YOU’LL DO\nLead, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team specializing in aerial robotics, computer vision, and autonomous flight\n\nDefine the team’s technical roadmap, organize workflows, and align engineering goals with overarching business strategies\n\nArchitect, implement, and optimize flight control stacks (PX4, ArduPilot) and robotics middleware (ROS 2)\n\nDirect the deployment and optimization of machine learning (ML) models on edge compute hardware (NVIDIA Jetson, TensorRT)\n\nOversee the development of autonomy algorithms, navigation logic, and multi-sensor data fusion systems (sensor fusion)\n\nDrive technical excellence, establish code architecture standards, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration with hardware, RF, and product teams\n\nWHAT WE EXPECT\nMaster’s (Mag. ing.) or PhD (Dr. sc.) in Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or AI/ML\n\n5+ years of experience leading engineering teams within aerial robotics, autonomous systems, or mobile robotics\n\nAdvanced proficiency in open-source flight stacks (PX4, ArduPilot) and robotics middleware (ROS 2)\n\nProven track record in deploying and optimizing machine learning models on edge compute hardware (NVIDIA Jetson, TensorRT)\n\nDeep theoretical and practical foundation in robotics autonomy, Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), and sensor fusion techniques\n\nExceptional leadership, organizational, and technical communication skills with full professional proficiency in English\n\nWHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE\nOur office is a drone testing playground, and every day starts with an idea no one has tried before. 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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.\nAnd that’s just the beginning - here are a few more reasons why you’ll love working at Orqa:\nPerformance-based bonuses\n\nMeal and transportation compensation\n\nKindergarten expenses coverage and newborn bonus\n\nInternal workshops & lectures\n\nCareer development & growth opportunities within a fast-scaling tech environment\n\nExtra vacation days\n\nOn-site massages - our professional masseur regularly visits the office to help you recharge\n\nPassSport Card - access to gyms and wellness centers\n\nComprehensive annual health check-up\n\nEngaging internal events & team-building activities\n\nIf 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.\nWe’re proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace. 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