Software Engineer – Unmanned Aircraft, Avionics, Firmware, Autopilot

ICEYE

full-time

Posted on: 9/19/2025

Origin: • 🇪🇸 Spain

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Mid-LevelSenior

CloudPython

About the role

Develop and maintain various custom pieces of airborne and ground software for HAPS
Assist in ground and flight testing campaigns and participate in flight test campaigns
Design and implement software solutions for a novel UAV system
Integrate commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom designed avionics components into a working UAV platform
Develop and implement Command & Control segment for the UAV system
Develop and/or improve hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and software-in-the-loop (SITL) simulation systems
Discover and understanding of airworthiness requirements
Understand operational needs and develop solutions to improve operations
Develop verification procedures and perform in-flight data analysis
Collaborate as part of a growing and dedicated aircraft development team

5+ years of relevant work experience
Good programming skills (C, C++, Python)
Knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART) for inter-component communication
Expertise in developing embedded software and in embedded communication protocols
Hands-on experience with product deployment and debugging
A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Robotics, or similar (preferred)
Experience with high-reliability and high-integrity system design (preferred)
Familiarity with industry or aviation standards on functional safety or high-integrity systems (preferred)
Simulation development skills for electronic systems (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) (preferred)
Experience with smart systems that are networked as cloud-linked fleets with telemetry (preferred)
Passion for solving complex problems in a team environment (preferred)
A proactive, can-do attitude and love for aerospace (preferred)