Embedded Software Engineer - UAV Control & Navigation (Robotics / Drones)

Sunflower Labs (https://www.sunflower-labs.com) is not your typical company. We built something people thought was impossible—until we did it, proved it, and deployed it.

With a tight-knit team and bold ideas, we’re now scaling our product globally. It’s not going to be easy—but if you thrive on challenge, impact, and making the impossible real, we want to hear from you.

Embedded Software Engineer - UAV Control & Navigation (Robotics / Drones)

We’re a fast-moving startup building intelligent drones for real-world autonomy. We’re looking for a hands-on engineer who’s excited to solve tough problems at the intersection of robotics, embedded systems, and aerial autonomy.

If you enjoy writing low-level code that flies real robots, and want to shape the direction of a growing product and company—this is your chance.

Join Us in Building the Future of Autonomous Aerial Systems

You’ll design and develop innovative solutions that push the boundaries of UAV capabilities. You’ll work on core functionalities of both our drone and base station systems—including control, state estimation, mission execution, and safety—while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of experts in avionics, autonomy, and embedded systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop and optimize software for:
  • Flight control and drone dynamics
  • Navigation, sensor fusion and state estimation
  • Mission planning and autonomous behavior
  • Obstacle detection and avoidance
  • Precision landing
  • Flight safety and reliability
  • System health monitoring and failover handling
• Write high-performance embedded code (C/C++) for real-time UAV systems
• Implement safety checks and autonomous recovery mechanisms
• Conduct simulation and field tests to validate performance
• Participate in system architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical documentation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems required
• Hands-on experience with quadcopters or other multirotor UAVs (building, tuning, or operating) desired
• Experience working with flight control firmware desired
• Familiarity with ROS / ROS2 for robotic system integration desired
• Background in real-time systems or simulation environments
• Strong analytical and debugging skills
• Proficient in written and spoken English

Ready to help us take our system to new heights? 

Submit your CV (in English) and a short motivational letter through this portal.

We’d love to hear from you.