State Estimation Software Engineer

About the role

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

Developing cutting edge visual based navigation systems. Due to an increasing demand for our products, we are looking for a State Estimation Software Engineer to design, implement, and test algorithms that enable accurate UAV navigation and localization

What You´ll Do

Algorithm Design: Develop and improve state estimation algorithms that fuse sensor data from IMUs, GPS, cameras, and other sources to provide position, velocity, and orientation estimates.

Hardware Implementation: Work with actual hardware systems to ensure algorithms perform reliably in operational conditions.

Testing Infrastructure: Build comprehensive testing frameworks to validate estimation performance across existing datasets and edge case scenarios.

What You'll Work With

Sensor fusion from multiple modalities

Large-scale flight datasets

Modern testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines

What You’ll Need

MS or PhD in Robotics, Control Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

5+ years of professional experience implementing state estimation systems

Deep understanding of estimation techniques

Strong programming skills in C++

Experience deploying algorithms on embedded or real-time systems

Track record of testing and validating complex software systems

Nice To Have

Experience with UAV or robotic systems

Knowledge and experience with visual-inertial systems

Background in optimization or probabilistic robotics

What We Offer

Direct exposure to cutting-edge robotics and machine learning projects.

Hands-on experience with real-world robotics.

Flexible working arrangement.

Why Join Us?

✨ The Thrill of the Future – Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.

✨ Global Innovation Hub – Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.

✨ Fast-Paced & High-Growth – Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.

✨ Real Impact – Your work won’t be theoretical—it will shape the future of flight.

Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

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