Defence Technology

Defence Technology

Location

Location

Hybrid — Amsterdam, Netherlands

Compensation

€65k – €75k + equity

Contract

Contract

Full time

Location

Hybrid — Amsterdam, Netherlands

Compensation

€65k – €75k + equity

Contract

Full time

We’re building the brains and infrastructure behind autonomous flight. From simulation environments to real-world integration, we bridge the gap between algorithms and the hardware that carries them.

If you like turning theory into robust systems that actually fly, this is your arena.

What you’ll work on

  • Develop and maintain simulation environments (Gazebo, MAVSDK, Ardupilot) for autonomy and systems testing

  • Build tooling for scenario automation, regression testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) validation

  • Integrate autonomy modules (GNC, perception, mission logic) into end-to-end pipelines

  • Develop mission and behavior logic — waypoint management, fail-safes, and decision layers

  • Contribute to on-board software for navigation, communication, and health monitoring

  • Collaborate closely with the Drone Engineer on flight trials and data analysis

  • Support system bring-up, debugging, and verification in Linux-based environments

  • Help ensure simulation realism and parity with flight performance

What we’re looking for

  • Strong background in software engineering for robotics or autonomous systems

  • Solid proficient with Python (3+ years recent working experience)

  • Comfortable with Linux-based development, networking, and distributed systems

  • Familiar with GNC and perception system interfaces, but more focused on orchestration and integration

  • Strong debugging mindset — from simulation to field validation

Nice to have

  • Embedded / on-board systems experience

  • Experience with C / C++ for embedded flight systems

  • Experience with simulation frameworks (Gazebo, Ardupilot, MAVSDK, or similar)

  • Familiarity with flight control firmware and autopilot architectures

  • Exposure to computer vision pipelines and data handling

  • Experience with hardware-in-the-loop setups, telemetry, or data replay systems

  • Familiarity with ROS, Isaac Sim, or Unreal/Unity simulation frameworks

Why join us?

You’ll own the digital half of autonomy — the simulation, orchestration, and glue that makes drones fly intelligently. It’s hands-on, it’s technical, and it’s deeply satisfying to see your work mirrored in real-world flight. If you enjoy turning complexity into robust systems, and you prefer pragmatism over academic purity, you’ll fit right in.

The application process

Our application process consists of three short rounds, including a technical assessment that is respectful of your time. After three rounds, we hope to extend you a great offer. We aim to hire quickly to match the pace of our changing world.

Trusk Technology

Trusk is a young company, founded on the belief that Europe needs to be self-reliant for its defence. Warfare is changing. New doctrines are emerging around attritable drones. We’re countering the kamikaze drone threat with smart software on board of fast interceptor drones. This is but the beginning of fully autonomous systems that will dominate the battlefield of tomorrow.

Trusk is a young company, founded on the belief that Europe needs to be self-reliant for its defence. Warfare is changing. New doctrines are emerging around attritable drones. We’re countering the kamikaze drone threat with smart software on board of fast interceptor drones. This is but the beginning of fully autonomous systems that will dominate the battlefield of tomorrow.

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