Senior Robotic Engineer - UAV (w/m/d)

Senior Robotic Engineer - UAV (w/m/d)

Based in the EU. Working in remote setups. Grounded in reality.

20.04.2026   Job-Nr.: 216418

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You are joining an international deep-tech startup working on advanced drone technology.
The founding context is shaped by real-world urgency -- the defence relevance is not theoretical, and the technology is needed today.
The company operates precisely at the intersection of: r esearch | real-world application | go-to-market execution
This is a setup for engineers who:

• are comfortable operating under uncertainty
• take ownership and drive things forward
• understand that technology only matters when it performs outside controlled environments

You should therefore ask yourself honestly:
Do I want the technology I build to be used in a dual-use context, including defence applications?

Salzburg, München, Klagenfurt, Österreich, EU, Europa

Software Development

RESPONSIBILITIES

• A core part of your work is the analysis of real drone flights
• When you implement a change, it is deployed to the system, tested in real-world conditions, and you verify whether it performs reliably outside of ideal scenarios.

Examples:

• If a drone deviates from its trajectory after a 20 km flight, you dive into the logs, reconstruct the flight path, and identify whether the root cause lies in sensor errors, synchronization issues, or the underlying mathematical model
• If communication between components is unreliable, you analyze data flows between the onboard computer (e.g. Raspberry Pi) and the flight controller, ensuring that all systems operate consistently
• If visual odometry (camera-based motion estimation) degrades during aggressive maneuvers, you investigate whether the issue stems from vibration (noisy IMU data), poor synchronization between camera and IMU, or an inadequate motion model

SKILLSET

• You have a strong academic background (bachelor/master), typically in robotics, computer science, technical physics, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline
• You bring at least 3 years of experience in robotics or autonomous systems (e.g. UAVs), including hands-on work with technologies such as ROS/ROS2, Visual-Inertial Odometry, or navigation stacks - ideally in drone-related projects
• You have experience in sensor fusion and localization, for example working with Kalman filters, IMU data, GNSS/GPS, camera, or LiDAR data in real-world applications
• You are proficient in embedded software development, with C++ skills and Linux-based environments, as well as experience using Python for data analysis
• You possess solid mathematical foundation and are able to reason about models and uncertainty in complex systems
• You are fluent in English and comfortable collaborating in an international team; knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is a plus

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

• Startup character, but financially secured for the coming years, supported in part by Austrian funding programs and investors
• You can work from anywhere; meetings for technical exchange are held remotely
• You will join a genuinely supportive and kind team -- a place where different life realities are understood and respected
• At the same time, the team works hard because it knows what it is building for: a strong mix of Silicon Valley mindset and pragmatism

Additional

• If a specific job title is important to you, that can be aligned - what matters more is the output
• Compensation is open for discussion; while this is a startup, salary is not just base pay -- let's discuss overall packages and individual needs openly

BENEFITS

• COACHING
• DU-CULTURE
• FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS
• HOMEOFFICE
• LAPTOP FOR PRIVATE USE
• MOBILE PHONE FOR PRIVATE USE
• WORKATION

SALARY RANGE

Gehaltsspanne Minimum 4600, Maximum 6000

MINIMUM SALARY

EUR 4600 gross / month (on a full-time basis)

YOUR POSSIBLE SALERY

The salary is between EUR 4600 and EUR 6000 gross / month (on a full-time basis), depending on qualifications and professional experience.

SOUNDS INTERESTING?

APPLY NOW and find out more about the position! If you have any questions in advance, Verena Herrmann v.herrmann@kern-partner.at looks forward to hearing from you.

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