Robotics Middleware Engineer – UAV Systems

Some key points for the position we would need:

• C++
• memory management
• multithreading (executors, callback groups; prefer lock-free where sensible)
• error/exception handling (contracts, retries, watchdogs)
• ROS 2
• evaluation and use of different middlewares (CycloneDDS, Fast DDS, Connext)
• knowledge of data transfer and callback prioritization (QoS, executors, deadlines, liveliness, intra-process)
• Knowledge of other robotics frameworks (ROS 1, DDS native or custom solution, GStreamer, LCM/LCMS, ZeroMQ, etc.)
• NVIDIA Jetson
• memory management (CPU/GPU, pinned memory, zero-copy)
• HW accelerators (CUDA/TensorRT/VPI — orchestrating data flows)
• sensor acquisition interfaces (CSI/MIPI, USB3, Ethernet, CAN, SPI)

Your mission will be several parts of:

• Design, build, and harden the ROS 2 middleware layer: message schemas, QoS profiles, routing, callback prioritization, dedicated executors by criticality.
• Make data move reliablyfromsensors fusion/perception planning/actuation: time sync (PTP/NTP), timestamps, clean frames/TF, rosbag replay for debugging.
• Realize a modular and extensible sensor I/O & fusion framework: drivers/bridges, message conversions, composable pipelines.
• Integrate hardware components on Jetson/ARM: bring-up GNSS/IMU/cameras/LiDAR/radar, tune I/O buses (CSI/USB/Ethernet), manage power/thermals.
• Liaisewith computer-vision and acousticsexperts: expose stable interfaces, define latency budgets, and service contracts (topics, rates, QoS).
• Evaluate and select middleware options(DDS, transports, codecs, HW acceleration) under latency and reliability constraints.
• Keeptrack of the ROS 2/middleware ecosystem & best practices (executors, tracing, security, observability) and drive continuous improvements.
• Ensure consistently high quality of the overall detection & tracking pipeline: via end-to-end integration tests, embedded CI/CD, metrics, and alerting.

What you'll work with

• ROS 2 (rclcpp, lifecycle, rosbag2, tracing), DDS (QoS profiles), C++17/20
• Jetson Orin/Xavier, CUDA/TensorRT, V4L2/GStreamer
• Embedded Linux, colcon, Docker/Podman, Git (PRs/reviews), CI/CD

Nice to have

• RT-preempt, cgroups/CPU pinning, DDS Security, GMSL/MIPI bring-up, CAN/UDP custom protocols
• Exposure to PX4/ArduPilot/MAVLink for autopilot interfacing (optional)

• University degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Math, Physics, etc...
• Relevant experience with C++
• Interesting framworks are for example: EIgen, Ceres, GTSAM
• Rust is a bonus
• Also great to have ROS(2), OpenCV
• Intrinsic motivation, willing to go the extra mile, attention to detail
• Outside of the box creativity, conceptional & systematic design thinking
• Fluent in English or German
• Nationality of a NATO member nation or close ally is a must
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain security clearance

Do you feel that you fit the description, but don't think you fulfill all the criteria 100%? Apply to us anyway.

We look forward to receiving your detailed application via our online form.

The world is changing. Exponential technologies are enabling new types of security threats. We are committed to staying ahead by building nimble, scalable, and cost-effective defences. We are looking for passionate developers who are eager to create exceptional products, safeguard our freedom, and strengthen the resilience of democracies.

We are a defence-tech start-up specializing in machine vision solutions. If you have a passion for cutting-edge innovation, and drive to use your skills to create next generation solutions, this is an opportunity for you

What we do: We are developing solutions that enable computers and sensors to collaborate as teams, working together to address emerging security challenges. Our primary mission is to defend against AI-powered asymmetric threats at scale, such as drone swarms and other UXVs.

Who we are: Based in Munich, Berlin and Bordeaux/Toulouse we are rapidly expanding across Europe with plans to open more office hubs soon. We embrace a hybrid work culture - valuing the collaborations that happens in the office, while also empowering our team members to work remotely with responsibility and autonomy.