We are looking for a System Integration Engineer - L2 (UAV Robotics) to join our team at Fiducial, a rapidly growing deep-tech start-up focused on autonomy and defense technologies. You will play a crucial role in deploying our innovative solutions in real-world scenarios, working directly with UAV hardware and software.

About the Company

Fiducial is an ambitious start-up at the forefront of autonomy, perception, and defense. Our expertise lies in 3D vision and graphics technologies, primarily applied in defense contexts for UAV situational awareness. Located in the Aerospace Innovation Hub at TU Delft, we collaborate with top-tier partners, including government agencies and academic institutions, to drive innovation and deployment in our projects.

The Role

As a Forward Deployed System Integration Engineer, you will be deeply involved in the deployment of our autonomy solutions across various UAV platforms. Your hands-on experience will be essential in integrating onboard systems and ensuring reliable performance in the field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the deployment team for UAV autonomy solutions.
• Work directly with UAV hardware: assemble, wire, debug, and prepare platforms for deployment.
• Travel to partner sites, including international locations, to ensure solutions function reliably in real-world conditions.
• Integrate and test full-stack autonomy solutions on partner platforms, collaborating closely with partner engineering teams.
• Provide structured feedback to the product development team based on field tests and operational flights.
• Help improve interfaces between autonomy algorithms and flight controllers to enhance deployment pipelines.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in a terminal-based Linux environment, including shell scripting and debugging.
• Solid understanding of UAV components and hardware, with hands-on experience in building and debugging drones.
• Proven experience with drone flight controllers such as Ardupilot or Betaflight.
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly and adapt under pressure.
• High degree of autonomy and initiative in driving improvements.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the EU, often for extended periods (up to 3 weeks).
• Full-time availability (40 hours per week).

Nice to Have

• Passion for drones and related technologies.
• Experience with Docker container deployment.
• Knowledge of Python or C++ development.
• Valid driver’s license (Category B).
• Drones pilot license or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 25 vacation days per year.
• Reimbursed travel expenses and company laptop.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home 2 days per week.
• Opportunity to work with a talented international team on real-life problems.
• Freedom to implement solutions and take technical risks, with a focus on rapid iteration and learning.
• Responsibility for your implementations, becoming the expert in what you build.

If you believe you are the right fit for this role, please send us your resume or any relevant information that showcases your background and skills. We look forward to hearing from you soon!