Software Developer Laser Communication for UAVs/Drones (f/m/d)

We’re looking for a passionate Embedded Software Engineer to help bring our UAV laser terminal systems to life. If you thrive on precision, autonomy, and seeing your code take flight – literally – you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Do

• Develop embedded real-time control software for our advanced laser terminal systems, implementing pointing algorithms and communication protocols
• Develop software on the software side of Xilinx Zynq MPSoC , in both bare-metal and PetaLinux/Yocto environments. Access to varied interfaces such as I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, Ethernet
• Implement support systems on ARM cores for navigation systems, drone communication protocols, and user interfaces. Besides C/C++ code this will also require MySQL, Qt and Java
• Participate in field and flight testing to validate system performance in challenging environments
• Be part of a software team collaborating closely with hardware, optics, and systems teams to integrate, debug, and optimize the full system stack

What You Bring

• MS degree in Electronics, Software Engineering, or a closely related field with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in developing embedded software under real-time conditions for high-precision pointing systems (such gimballed systems, drones, navigation systems) is an asset
• Hands-on experience with FPGA-SoC platforms (preferably Xilinx Zynq)
• Familiarity with both low-level (bare-metal) and Linux-based development workflows
• A collaborative mindset and readiness to contribute to a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary team
• Bonus: experience with airborne/aerospace/navigation systems

Why Join Us?

• Shape next-gen laser communication technology with real-world impact
• Work in a deep-tech startup backed by top-tier research and strategic partners
• Join an inspiring, international, mission-driven, agile team
• Flat hierarchies, real ownership, and the chance to grow with us
• A mix of lab, field, and flight testing - no two days are the same

Who we are

Cucuyo develops and manufactures laser communication systems for unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs and ground stations). We are a start-up located in Krailling near Munich. You will be part of a team of technical experts to build an exciting future for the company.

Interested? Then send us your application to info@cucuyo.group.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 6.000,00€ - 8.000,00€ per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• 82152 Krailling: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• relevant professional: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• German (Preferred)
• English (Required)

Work Location: In person