ABOUT THE ROLE

You work closely with our flight physics department, adapting their control laws to the smaller scale, and gain hands-on insight into integrating them into PX4 and proving them in flight.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Adapt flight control laws to the smaller scale and integrate them into PX4
Set up and configure the autopilot
Tune controllers and analyse flight logs to derive improvements for controllers and models
Identify aircraft dynamics from flight data and ground tests
Prepare and take part in ground and flight tests
Document parameters, configurations, and test results

WHAT YOU BRING

Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's program in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or a related field
Solid understanding of control theory, such as PID control, state-space methods, and stability, and of flight dynamics
Programming experience, with an emphasis on MATLAB/Simulink
Hands-on experience working with UAVs or model aircraft
Strong motivation to work with hardware and get it ready to fly
A structured and reliable way of working, independently and in a team, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Fluent English, with German knowledge as a plus

Moreover, it would be helpful if you also

have experience with PX4 or ArduPilot on Pixhawk flight controllers, including MAVLink and log analysis
have experience with system identification and flight testing
have experience with Linux and Git

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-scale aerospace engineering, not concept slides
A 60+ engineer team at Ottobrunn
Real ownership and flat hierarchies: a modern startup culture where your input shapes decisions, not just execution
Flexible working hours, remote work, and competitive compensation
Health & wellbeing: EGYM Wellpass membership and subsidized lunch in our canteen
Office extras: espresso coffee, fresh fruit, and soft drinks, plus regular team and company events, and plenty more once you're on board