PX4 Embedded Software Engineer

Auterion builds a cutting-edge operating system for autonomous robotic systems that empower a diverse range of platforms to perform surveillance, reconnaissance, inspection, mapping and logistics tasks. Our industry-leading software drives the adoption of robotic fleets and is recognized by the U.S. government as the future standard for its drone programs. 

We are looking for an embedded (microcontroller) software engineer to contribute to different parts of our software and hardware stack, namely:

• The open-source autopilot project PX4 running on ARM Cortex-M devices.
• Related open-source projects like Mavlink, UAVCAN.
• The open-source real-time operating system NuttX.
• Our own autopilot hardware product Skynode.
• Our own testing system for Skynode manufacturing and CI.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other engaged and friendly engineers across the company to understand internal and customer use cases and implement or improve aspects of our stack correspondingly.
• Focus on the PX4 and NuttX layers of our stack, but certainly interact with several more.
• Add and maintain new features, drivers and targets to PX4 and NuttX.
• Write and read code in C (NuttX), C++14 (PX4) and Python ≥3.8 (testing).
• Improve reliability of our autopilots via CI and automated software and hardware testing.
• Debug and fix simple and complex bugs in our stack.
• Write and improve documentation of PX4, NuttX and debug and testing systems.
• Interact with the PX4 community and evangelize your work.

Qualifications and Skills

• Have demonstrated expertise and/or deep interest in one or more of our technology areas and are interested in working across them.
• Have previously worked with C, C++ and related tooling in the context of embedded systems and Python in the context of testing and debugging.
• Enjoy having your work directly used by customers and colleagues.
• Have experience with contributing to open source communities on GitHub.
• Enjoy debugging and fixing problems using custom tooling.
• Believe in improving the quality of embedded software and its documentation.
• Are comfortable using a terminal on Linux (and Unix) systems.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours & hybrid workplace
• Stock Options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension plan 
• Car parking  
• Company car for private use (Switzerland only)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flyday Friday - Fly a drone (1/x month)
• 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.