Alpineeagle

Computer Radar Software Engineer for Drone Systems (m/w/d)

Karlsruhe, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
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About the role

At Alpine Eagle, we’re building the future of counter-drone defence. We’re a fast-growing, international deep-tech company working at the intersection of aerospace engineering, defence systems, and machine learning. Our goal: create the world’s first swarm-based, airborne counter-drone system.

Modern conflicts show how quickly drones are reshaping the battlefield. Threats are rising, and today’s solutions aren’t keeping pace. We’re here to change that.

Alpine Eagle isn’t just a defence company. It’s a mission. Backed by an international team, strong funding, and a bold vision, we’re looking for people who want to shape the next generation of aerial security and build something that truly matters.

 

🎯 How you will make an impact:

As a Radar Software Engineer, you will be crucial in advancing our drone technology. You will develop, optimize and benchmark algorithms to further improve our radar perception with a multidisciplinary team to deliver next-generation drone solutions. 

 

Design, Optimize and Benchmark Algorithms: Radar processing algorithms for drone-based applications such as raw signal processing and real-time object tracking. 

Implement and Optimize Target Platform: Implement selected algorithms for the target platform and optimize them for runtime and memory footprint. 

Integration with Hardware: Partner with the hardware team to ensure seamless integration of computer vision models with drone systems. 

Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest advancements in radar technology and signal processing for aerial and ground-based applications. 

Code Reviews and Documentation: Participate in code reviews, maintain thorough documentation, and contribute to team discussions. 

 

✅ What you need to be successful:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. PhD is a plus. 

Strong background in Radar Signal Processing (signal processing of radar raw data, radar object tracking) with 7+ years of experience. 

Experience in embedded SW development (ARM / Neon, Cuda) 

Strong proficiency in C++. 

Solid Python skills.

Proven experience with ROS2. 

A hands-on attitude and strong sense of ownership.  

You approach complex problems systematically and document your results.  

Background in radar detection KPIs and KPI driven development.

 

What sets you apart from others: 

Experience with AESA radars. 

Background in data analysis. 

FPGA development background. 

Experience with machine learning / AI in radar processing. 

At Alpine Eagle, we are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, or sexual identity.

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