We're building next-generation interceptor drones — fast, autonomous, and field-ready. We don't just want flying machines; we want robust, field-capable platforms that integrate, adapt, and perform in real conditions. This is but the beginning of fully autonomous systems that will dominate the battlefield of tomorrow.
Role split
60% software & integration — 40% field & test flights
What you'll own
Implement and integrate autonomy components in Python on a companion computer running alongside ArduPilot
Contribute to our simulation pipeline — Gazebo, SITL, HITL — and CI/CD checks that validate autonomy before anything leaves the ground
Integrate sensors, payloads, and communications on our interceptor and target drone platforms
Design and fly field test programs: safety protocols, instrumentation, logging, and post-flight analysis
Troubleshoot control, telemetry, and hardware issues in real-world conditions — quickly
Feed test data back into software and hardware development loops
What We’re Looking For
CORE SKILLS
MSc in Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field (completed or near completion)
Solid Python; comfortable in Linux-based embedded environments
Hands-on experience with UAV hardware — assembly, integration, or flight testing at any scale
Working knowledge of flight dynamics, control loops, and sensor fusion
Practical mindset: you find solutions in the field, not just on the whiteboard
Clear written and spoken English; Polish a plus but not required
NICE TO HAVES
Background in aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, or adjacent tech
Experience with EDF, EIC Accelerator, or NWO grant processes
Prior work at a defence prime, TNO, NLR, or scale-up in the sector
Why join us?
Real hardware, real flights — Your code leaves the simulator. You'll be present when it does — and when something breaks, you'll be the one to fix it.
Early-stage ownership — Small team means real scope. You're not maintaining someone else's code; you're building the foundations of a new platform.
Equity from day one — Structured via STAK. As the company grows, so does your stake in it.
A mission worth working on — Europe needs its own defence technology. We're building it — fast, in Poznań, not in a boardroom.
The application process
Three short rounds, including a practical technical assessment respectful of your time. We move quickly — typically two to three weeks from application to offer.
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