Jobs / engineering
Embedded Software Development Engineer
DeltaQuad · Engineering & R&D · DeltaQuad Netherlands
What you will do
As an (Embedded) Software Development Engineer, you help shape the brains of these systems by developing software that makes our drones smarter, safer, and more capable in real-world scenarios.
Do you enjoy working on complex systems with real-world impact? Are you hands-on, precise, and ready to push the boundaries of autonomous flight technology? Then we’re looking for you.
Your work contributes to meaningful innovations that strengthen safety, resilience and response capabilities across Europe.
What you will do
Design, develop, and maintain embedded and high-level software in C++, Python, and Rust for UAV platforms
Develop and integrate embedded flight control and mission software using PX4 and ArduPilot
Implement and maintain communication interfaces and protocols, including MAVLink, for real-time UAV systems
Develop software for embedded and companion computing platforms (e.g. microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson)
Ensure software robustness, product stability, and reliability across all operational modes
Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and build systems to support scalable development
Manage software versioning, revision control, and configuration using Git-based workflows
Support certification activities through structured development processes, documentation, and traceability
Collaborate closely with systems, hardware, and test teams to support large-scale production and long-term maintainability.