ppYou want to help build Europe’s resilience? You want to protect people and critical infrastructure – ultimately saving the lives of thousands? /p pYou want to work at the frontier of high-performance autonomous systems? /p h3Join us at CDDS to bring next-generation control, guidance, and state-estimation algorithms into high-speed kinetic interceptor drones. /h3 pCDDS (Counter-Drone Defense Systems) specializes in developing low-collateral kinetic interceptors designed to neutralize malicious drones. Our solutions are built for precision and safety, minimizing risk to surroundings while effectively countering unauthorized or threatening unmanned aerial systems. We work at the cutting edge of counter-drone technology, delivering reliable protection for critical assets and environments. /p h3Aufgaben /h3 h3Your Mission /h3 pJoin us at CDDS to bring next-generation control, guidance, and state-estimation algorithms into high-speed kinetic interceptor drones. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liTake full responsibility of field tests and customer demonstrations /li liTake ownership of the development on the low-level control stack /li liHelp tune, optimize and improve the current software stack to extract its full potential /li /ul pWe move at a high pace and priorities shift quickly. You should be comfortable building in an environment where the problem and responsibilities can change underneath you. /p h3What you will be working on /h3 ul liWriting high-quality, maintainable code under tight CPU and memory constraints /li liExtending and customizing the PX4 flight stack /li liBuilding and tuning our low-level flight controller /li liOrganize, lead and conduct field tests /li liBe responsible for the technical aspect of customer demonstrations /li /ul h3Qualifikation /h3 h3Your Profile /h3 pWe are looking for people who thrive in a fast paced start-up, on rapid prototyping, and hands‑on flight testing. Implementing quick fixes and tests under pressure. Additionally, you are ready to travel to test locations abroad and be part of customer demonstrations all over the world. /p h3Required /h3 ul liMSc in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or similar field with strong academic record /li liStrong C++ programming skills /li liExperience with PX4, Betaflight, iNAV or a similar flight stack /li liStrong problem‑solving skills and ability to debug complex systems /li liOpen to travel often /li /ul h3Nice to have /h3 ul liFlight Experience with UAVs /li liExperience with:ul liROS2 and real‑time robotics software /li liMPC, RL, trajectory optimization /li liComputer vision and optical sensors /li liFast‑moving object interception / high‑dynamics control /li liSimulation Frameworks like Gazebo or Isaac Sim /li /ul /li liBackground in drone flight testing or competitive robotics /li liDriver license /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 ul liDirect impact on mission‑critical technology shaping Europe’s security landscape /li liFast‑moving startup environment with high ownership /li liWork with a highly technical, ambitious, and hands‑on team /li liReal‑world testing, deployments, and customer demonstrations /li liAttractive compensation /li /ul h3Details /h3 ul libLocation: /b Close to Zurich Hardbrücke (Zurich City) /li libStart date: /b ASAP /li libEnvironment: /b Rapidly growing deep‑tech startup, high‑impact mission /li /ul pWhy CDDS /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
Control & Test Engineer
