Software Engineer Integration & Swarming

<p>You want to help build Europe&#39;s resilience. You want to protect people and critical infrastructure - ultimately saving the lives of thousands. You want to work at the frontier of high-performance autonomous systems.</p> <p><strong>YOUR MISSION</strong></p> <p>Join us at CDDS to bring next-generation control, guidance, and state-estimation algorithms into high-speed kinetic interceptor drones.</p> <p>We are looking for an all-around software developer to:</p> <p>• build the base station that ties our interceptor fleet together — connecting to radar and external sensors to give operators a single live picture</p> <p>• integrate our drones with third-party command and control systems, getting Lattice and NATO-compliant C2 to work seamlessly with our products</p> <p>• develop fleet-management tooling to monitor, configure, and coordinate drones in the field </p> <p>We move at a high pace and priorities shift quickly — you should be comfortable building in an environment where the problem can change underneath you.</p> <h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2> <p><strong>WHAT YOU MIGHT WORK ON</strong></p> <p>• Getting Lattice to work with our system, including plugins and Cursor-on-Target messaging</p> <p>• Building and extending the base station to connect to our radar and other external sensors</p> <p>• Integrating our products into third-party command and control systems through standard, NATO-compliant protocols</p> <p>• Designing fleet-management and provisioning tooling for the interceptor fleet</p> <p>• Writing high-quality, maintainable Python services and APIs for the ground segment</p> <p>• Monitoring and tuning system performance</p> <h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2> <p><strong>REQUIRED</strong></p> <p>• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with a strong academic record. ETH Zürich or an equivalent university is preferred.</p> <p>• Strong Python programming skills</p> <p>• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience</p> <p>• Experience with Linux-based development environments</p> <p>• Understanding of software security fundamentals </p> <p><strong>NICE TO HAVE</strong></p> <p>• Experience integrating with command and control (C2) systems</p> <p>• Familiarity with open-source C2 platforms</p> <p>• Knowledge of NATO interoperability standards (e.g. STANAG 4817 / AEP-105)</p> <p>• Experience working with radar feeds or other external sensors</p> <p>• Knowledge of networking protocols and secure communication</p> <p>• Experience with bash CLI</p> <h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2> <p>• Direct impact on a mission-critical technology shaping Europe&#39;s security landscape</p> <p>• Fast-moving startup environment with high ownership</p> <p>• Work with a highly technical, ambitious, and hands-on team</p> <p>• Real-world testing, deployments, and customer demonstrations</p> <p>• Attractive compensation</p> <p>• Location: Hardbrucke (Zurich), on-site</p> <p>• Start date: October, November</p> <p>• Environment: Rapidly growing deep-tech startup, high-impact mission</p>