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: research | 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
Ifcommunication 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
SALARY RANGE
Gehaltsspanne Minimum 4600, Maximum 6000
4600
6000
Mindestgehalt
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.
