Flight Control Engineer (m/w/d) – UAV Dynamics, Control Systems & Integration

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · Munich (DEU)

Your mission

Design and develop advanced flight control algorithms for UAVs, with a focus on VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft
Implement and optimize control systems (PID, LQR, MPC, adaptive control) for stable and efficient UAV maneuvering
Model and analyze UAV flight dynamics, ensuring robust performance in aerodynamically complex environments
Select and integrate sensors (IMU, GPS, Lidar, barometers) and avionics into UAV platforms
Develop real-time state estimation algorithms (EKF, UKF, SLAM) for UAV positioning and navigation
Work on fault-tolerant flight control architectures, enabling UAV resilience in GPS-denied and EW-contested environments
Optimize VTOL propulsion systems, ensuring smooth transitions between hover and fixed-wing flight
Conduct HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) testing to validate flight control strategies
Ensure compliance with aviation safety and UAV standards (FAA, EASA, MIL-STD, ITAR, NATO STANAGs)

Your profile

5+ years experience in flight dynamics, UAV control systems, or aerospace engineering
Strong expertise in control theory, flight modeling, and UAV aerodynamics
Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, or Rust for control system development
Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, ROS2, and real-time flight software frameworks
Hands-on experience in sensor selection, avionics integration, and embedded UAV electronics
Knowledge of real-time flight stability algorithms, adaptive control, and failure recovery mechanisms

Nice to have

Experience in hybrid UAV propulsion systems (battery, fuel cell, hydrogen, hybrid-electric)
Background in AI-enhanced flight control and reinforcement learning for UAV autonomy
Knowledge of military UAV flight standards, stealth aerodynamics, and electronic warfare resilience

Why us?

Join us to shape the future of AI-driven defense!

Do you feel that you fit the description, but don't think you fulfill all the criteria 100%? Apply to us anyway. 
We look forward to receiving your detailed application via our online form. 

The world is changing. Exponential technologies are enabling new types of security threats. We are committed to staying ahead by building nimble, scalable, and cost-effective defences. We are looking for passionate developers who are eager to create exceptional products, safeguard our freedom, and strengthen the resilience of democracies.

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About us

We are a defence-tech start-up specializing in machine vision solutions. If you have a passion for cutting-edge innovation, and drive to use your skills to create next generation solutions, this is an opportunity for you!

What We Do: We are developing solutions that enable computers and sensors to collaborate as teams, working together to address emerging security challenges. Our primary mission is to defend against AI-powered asymmetric threats at scale, such as drone swarms and other UXVs.

Who We Are: Based in Munich, Berlin and Bochum we are rapidly expanding across Europe with plans to open more office hubs soon. We embrace a hybrid work culture—valuing the collaboration that happens in the office, while also empowering our team members to work remotely with responsibility and autonomy.

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