As a flight test engineer at Auterion, you will work closely with developers and product teams to identify hardware and software issues, and test new features across the Auterion technology stack. You will assist with integration and testing of robotic systems from partner companies, as well as build and maintain internal flight test assets. This role also has a customer-facing component, as you will represent Auterion at flight-ops events like training classes and demonstrations.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Flight testing multiple platforms including multicopters, fixed-wings and VTOLs: fly, capture logs, submit bug reports, and provide feedback on new features.
- Assemble and maintain an internal fleet of test assets, and become an expert on robotic systems from our partner OEMs.
- Electrical and mechanical integration, modification, and prototyping. Mechanical design, 3D printing, soldering, assembly, mounting and wiring of electronic subassemblies.
- Become deeply knowledgeable on Auterion hardware and software, including Skynode, PX4, AuterionOS, Auterion Mission Control, and Auterion Suite.
- Assist with writing technical documentation, to include operators manuals and test procedures.
Qualifications and Skills
- BS in a relevant engineering field (robotics, computer science, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar).
- Solid knowledge of PX4, Linux, and computer networking. The ability to contribute code is nice to have but not required.
- Experience working on uncrewed systems and have a sharp eye for good user experiences. Be vocal and correct about “what right looks like” when it comes to UX and workflows.
- Experience designing, building, testing, and tuning drones.
- Working understanding of electronics and wiring, soldering, and mechanical integration to include 3D printing.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours & hybrid workplace
- Stock Options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension plan
- Car parking
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Learning and development opportunities
- Regular team social
- Snacks & Drinks
About Auterion
We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.
At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.
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What We Do
At Auterion we care about providing enterprise with an ecosystem of software-defined drones, payloads, and third party applications within a single easy to use platform based on open-source standards.
We’re leaders in an open-source movement bigger than ourselves and we’ve been on the same mission for over a decade, since our co-founder Lorenz Meier created Pixhawk, MAVLink, QGC, and PX4 (the world’s most widely used open-source drone autopilot operating system).
Our mission is to be the drone platform of choice for enterprise, government, and drone manufacturers while accelerating the drone industry by driving forward open standards to create a common, future-proof roadmap in a thriving, open ecosystem of buyers and vendors.
At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.
