Position: Software Engineer - Navigation (18 months Contract, potential for FT)

Our client is a growing UAV/Robotics R&D group is expanding in Abu Dhabi is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join its cutting-edge team on a contract basis for 18 months.

The role focuses on implementing and maintaining simulation capabilities for fixed-wing aircraft navigation, leveraging photorealistic COTS simulators integrated with ROS bridge support. If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Integration of existing simulation components (including photorealistic digital twins and flight controllers), sensor models, COTS satellite imagery, and of the navigation stack into a virtual Software in the Loop (SITL) package.
• The SITL package shall execute a given flight scenario within pre-defined environmental conditions
• Work with teams to enginee...