Solutions Engineer UAS / Aviation

We’re looking for a Solutions Engineer UAS / Aviation who will play a pivotal role in the future of our company. Our Solutions Engineer will be responsible for the integration, validation, and operational readiness of Auterion-powered drone systems. You’ll collaborate closely with the production team, as well hardware engineering, firmware/software teams, and operations while ensuring that every platform transitions successfully from a physical airframe into a fully validated flying robot ready for deployment. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes drone technology and enjoys bridging the gap between hardware, firmware, and real-world flight performance. Responsibilities and Duties • Operate in a highly hands-on environment with evolving system requirements, rapidly iterating across hardware and software integration challenges • Perform firmware flashing and configuration using PX4 and/or other autopilot ecosystems, including sensor calibration, ESC tuning, and system bring-up • Execute End-of-Line (EoL) software validation and functional testing to ensure production readiness and reliability • Conduct payload and camera load-seat testing, validating integration stability and operational performance under real-world conditions • Troubleshoot embedded system issues spanning firmware, communication interfaces, sensors, and hardware-software interactions • Work independently to diagnose integration and flight-readiness issues while collaborating closely with engineering and manufacturing teams • Contribute to validation workflows for complete UAV systems, including components, integrated features, and operational flight configurations • Support full-stack drone integration activities across hardware, embedded firmware, and flight software layers • Solve complex integration and reliability challenges involving sensors, flight controllers, communication protocols, and power systems • Drive measurable impact on product quality, manufacturing throughput, and deployment readiness through improved validation and testing processes • Partner cross-functionally with hardware engineering, firmware/software teams, operations, and QC engineering to accelerate batch validation and reduce EoL cycle times • Interface with external vendors and equipment providers to support testing infrastructure, hardware integration, and operational readiness • Participate in hands-on flight testing activities to validate platform stability, safety, and mission performance Qualifications and Skills • B.Sc. in Aviation Technology, Robotics, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field (M.Sc. optional) • Hands-on experience working with Autopilot, Mission planning and navigation Software, including firmware flashing, configuration, and flight validation • Strong technical foundation in embedded systems, firmware debugging, and hardware-software integration • Proficiency in C/C++ and/or MAVLink communication protocols or equivalent Datalink protocols • Experience with UAV sensor calibration, ESC tuning, and flight controller configuration • Familiarity with Linux-based development and debugging environments • Experience with UAV flight testing, system validation, and troubleshooting in real-world operational environments • Understanding of drone manufacturing, QC processes, and End-of-Line testing methodologies is a plus • Strong collaboration and communication skills when working with cross-functional engineering and operations teams • Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments with evolving technical challenges • Passion for drone technology and a hands-on engineering mindset focused on building reliable flying systems • EU citizenship required About Auterion We are building the leading softwar