Embedded and Backend Software Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Embedded and Backend Software Engineer (Robotics/C++): Developing and integrating software for unmanned UAV systems with an accent on ROS2 components and hardware bring-up. Focus on implementing nodes, debugging across software-hardware boundaries, and validating systems via hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Location: Stockholm, Sweden. Must be eligible for Swedish security clearance (Säkerhetsprövning).

Company

A defence technology company developing software-defined, mass-scalable unmanned systems to bolster the technological edge of NATO Allies.

What you will do

• Develop embedded and backend software modules for UAV systems.
• Implement ROS2 nodes, interfaces, and integration logic.
• Work on embedded Linux platforms and support hardware bring-up.
• Debug issues across software, firmware, and hardware boundaries.
• Conduct system testing and validation with hardware-in-the-loop in real-life scenarios.
• Collaborate with Autonomy, Flight Controls, and Hardware teams to ensure clean and reliable code.

Requirements

• Experience in C++ development for embedded or robotics systems.
• Solid background in ROS2 (nodes, topics, services, DDS).
• Familiarity with Linux-based development.
• Understanding of sensors, communication protocols, and integration challenges.
• Native or full professional proficiency in Swedish or Norwegian.
• Eligibility for Swedish security clearance (Säkerhetsprövning).

Nice to have

• Experience with Computer Vision and Sensor Processing.
• Experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms.
• Background in UAVs or other mission-critical robotics systems.