<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <p><strong>Senior Technical Lead – UAV / Autonomous Systems (End-to-End: Vehicle to Avionics to Autonomy to Data)</strong></p><p><br/></p><p>Location: Germany (flexible base location)</p><p>Travel: Regular travel to client sites within Germany required</p><p>Employment: Full-time</p><p>EU citizenship required (due to German defense clearance – non-negotiable)</p><p>Language: Fluent German and English (both required)</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Who this role is for </strong></p><p>You are a rare hybrid:</p><ul><li>You can architect a UAV system at the whiteboard.</li><li>You can debug an integration issue in code or on hardware.</li><li>You understand end-to-end: vehicle platform, avionics, autonomy software, data flows.</li><li>You have worked with simulation environments to validate real systems.</li><li>You are ready to lead technically and also work hands-on.</li></ul><p>This is not a pure management role. This is not a research-only role. You will write code, integrate systems, and debug.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Must-Have Requirements </strong></p><p><br/></p><p>CategoryRequirement</p><p>Citizenship</p><p>EU passport (no exceptions – defense clearance)</p><p>Language</p><p>Fluent German AND English (technical discussions, client facing)</p><p>Domain</p><p>Strong background in UAV / autonomous systems / robotics (real systems, not just academic)</p><p>Simulation</p><p>Hands-on experience with simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, AirSim, FlightGear, JSBSim, or similar)</p><p>Avionics</p><p>Solid understanding of avionics / flight systems (flight controllers, sensors, integration)</p><p>Leadership</p><p>Previous experience as System Architect, Lead Engineer, or Technical Lead</p><p>Hands-on</p><p>Ability to code, integrate, debug (e.g., C++, Python – real code, not scripts only)</p><p>System thinking</p><p>Understand interactions between vehicle, software, and data – can trace a signal end to end</p><p>Team guidance</p><p>Can structure complex technical topics and guide cross-functional teams</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Nice to Have (not required, but valued)</strong></p><ul><li>Backend, APIs, or cloud experience (AWS or similar)</li><li>Data pipelines, AI, or perception</li><li>Security basics (certificates, encrypted communication)</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>What you will actually do (responsibilities – clear and actionable)</strong></p><p><br/></p><p>AreaTasks</p><p>Architecture</p><p>Own system architecture and technical solution design for UAV and autonomy platforms</p><p>Hands-on</p><p>Write code, debug integration issues, solve technical problems personally</p><p>Integration</p><p>Align vehicle, avionics, autonomy software, and data pipelines</p><p>Simulation</p><p>Support simulation-based development and real-world validation</p><p>Customer facing</p><p>Act as main technical interface between engineering teams and customers</p><p>Team leadership</p><p>Lead cross-functional teams (software, avionics, simulation, integration)</p><p>Delivery</p><p>Translate complex topics into clear plans, priorities, and milestones</p><p>Trade-offs</p><p>Drive system-level decisions and manage trade-offs</p><p><strong>Conditions – Be clear before you apply</strong></p><p><br/></p><p>ConditionDetail</p><p>Base location</p><p>Flexible within Germany</p><p>Travel</p><p>Regular travel to client sites within Germany (this is expected, not occasional)</p><p>Employment</p><p>Full-time</p><p>Impact</p><p>High ownership, high accountability – not a micromanaged role</p><p>Clearance</p><p>EU citizenship required (you will need to obtain or already have German defense clearance eligibility)</p><p></p> </div>