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Herakles Defense is hiring a
GNC and Flight Systems Engineer
About Herakles Defense
We are a pre-seed defense startup in Munich building autonomous interceptor drones to stop FPV kamikaze drones. Our team combines edge AI, flight control, and simulation to deliver a robust autonomous system capable of operating without GPS or RF links.
Job Description
Engineer who designs image-based visual servoing, implements proportional navigation, and performs EKF/UKF state estimation with PX4 integration. Translate simulation results into real-world robustness by accounting for sensor noise, wind, and non-linear dynamics. Responsibilities include integrating with PX4, validating algorithms on hardware-in-the-loop, and ensuring reliable guidance during challenging environments.Remote
Salary
Not Specified
Benefits
equity
Tech Tags
C##EKFEmbedded SystemsImage-Based Visual ServoingPX4Proportional NavigationRosSensor FusionState EstimationUKF
Part Time
Equity Offered
Date Listed
04 March, 2026 (14 days ago)










