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Starting from custom firmware all the way to GCS plugins.\nAbout SE3\nSE3 Labs is building Spatial AI by combining 3D computer vision with large language models (LLMs). We believe the ability to reason about and act within physical space is foundational to unlocking the next generation of automation, from construction to smart infrastructure, and ultimately, defence.\nNow, we’re building the physical platform to bring Spatial AI to life. That means high-performance, real-world robotic systems (starting with UAVs), and we’re looking for a skilled, hands-on engineer who’s ready to bring these machines into the real world.\nAbout the Role\nAs Drone Software and Controls Engineer, you will be working on the full-stack avionics development of our UAV fleet. From selecting the components to tuning and configuring the UAV, all the way to GCS development and autonomy orchestration. You will be the brain behind the fleet.\nYou will be in the middle of the software and hardware team, mastering the integration of the two fields and bringing the final product to life.\nWhat You’ll Work On\nArchitecture & Plan: Define and develop schematics for communication and integration of the software stack across all our systems. How does UAV A get a position from UGV B? How does Payload 1 inform UAV C that it needs to land?\n\nPrototype & Iterate: Build, rework, and test hardware with speed and precision, both in simulation and in flight. Develop better simulations and tools for faster iteration.\n\nOptimize & Troubleshoot: Analyse the full flow of information via simulation and real-world testing, including UAV to UAV, UAV to GCS or UAV to payload.\n\nDocument with Purpose: Keep clear records of requirements, tradeoffs, test results, tuning procedures, and implementation rationale\n\nValidate in the Loop: Support hardware-in-the-loop and environmental validation workflows to ensure rugged, reliable implementations.\n\nYour Profile\nYou hold a B.Sc. or higher in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline\n\nYou bring 3+ years of hands-on experience in avionics development, from component selection and firmware design to full system integration\n\nYou’re confident with lab equipment (multimeters, scopes, spectrum analyzers, near-field probes) and use them to diagnose and debug with purpose\n\nYou have a deep understanding of Autonomy principles and know how to develop and deal with low level issues in a UAV fleet.\n\nYou’ve worked with PX4 and ArduPilot and know where to go in the code to get what you need.\n\nYou’re experienced with QGC and know how to customise it to your will.\n\nYou’re familiar with hardware-in-the-loop and environmental testing, and understand how designs fail in the wild\n\nYou speak fluent English; German is a strong plus\n\nMost importantly, you’re structured, fast-moving, and mission-driven. 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