Teamlead Software Engineering (m/f/d)

Your mission

• Provide technical leadership and coordination for the software development activities within the Autonomous Flight team.
• Lead, mentor, and support software engineers, fostering a high-performing and collaborative engineering culture.
• Contribute to scaling the team, including recruiting, onboarding, and development of engineers.
• Guide the development of software systems related to UAV flight control, Sensor and actuator integration, communication systems, AI-based detect-and-avoid
• Support software architecture decisions and ensure robust, maintainable system design.
• Establish and continuously improve development processes, tools, and methodologies aligned with modern aerospace and safety-critical standards, e.g. DO178C, ASTM F3201, ISO26262.
• Ensure proper documentation, verification, and traceability of software in preparation for aviation certification.
• Collaborate closely with other SW development teams, systems engineering, eHW engineering, quality, flight test, product management and certification.
• Coordinate development activities with external partners and suppliers when required.

Your profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in software development for robotics, embedded systems, or autonomous systems.
• Experience in technical leadership or team leadership within a software engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of autonomy, flight control, robotics, or embedded software systems.
• Experience with modern software engineering practices such as CI/CD, code reviews, automated testing, and version control, incl. traceability over the full SDLC
• Experience with safety-critical or regulated environments (e.g., aerospace, automotive, robotics) is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of secure software development practices, including secure communication and networking, system hardening and threat awareness for embedded/autonomous systems and safe handling of data and interfaces in distributed systems.
• Ability to lead across multidisciplinary teams and drive engineering excellence.

What you bring as a perfect candidate

• You thrive in collaborative environments and value collective success.
• You approach challenges with a positive mindset and a proactive attitude.
• You believe technology has the power to improve society and drive positive change for the future.

What we'll offer

• A free parking space right at the office – for the days you come in.
• Enjoy attractive employee discounts with corporate benefits on a variety of products and services.
• Join the fun at our employee events and team-building activities.
• Many of our roles offer remote work options and flexible hours to balance your life and work.
• Stay fit with access to EGYM Wellpass  – your wellbeing is a priority.
• On two wheels to work? Take advantage of our Business Bike option and commute the healthy way.

Why us?

• A motivated and supportive team, where every voice is heard, and collaboration drives our success.
• A fast-growing tech startup, where the pace is exciting, and every day presents new challenges and opportunities.
• A place where your ideas can take flight, allowing you to shape and influence projects from the ground up.
• Dedicated to your personal and professional growth, offering opportunities to learn, develop, and thrive.
• A company that values impact, where your work truly makes a difference and contributes to something meaningful.