Airbus UpNext Spain - UAS Embedded Autonomy Lead (m/f)

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Job Description: Location : Getafe, Spain Contract Duration: Limited contract linked to the deliverable of the demonstrator - estimated completion date end of December 2028, starting ASAP Airbus UpNext is where the most advanced autonomy concepts meet the reality of flight. We are building a strategic demonstrator to prove that Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) can operate safely and intelligently alongside crewed aircraft in complex missions. We aren't just looking for a coder; we need a Systems Architect who can bridge the gap between "cool algorithms" and "deterministic, flight-ready execution." Your mission is to transform high-level autonomy into robust, real-time embedded software that doesn't just work—it survives the rigors of flight. Your Mission: The Architect of Autonomy As the Embedded Autonomy Software Lead, you are the technical heartbeat of the platform. You will define the foundations that allow autonomy functions to scale across multiple UAS systems, ensuring everything remains safe, fast, and deterministic under strict hardware constraints. What You’ll Own: Embedded Architecture & RTOS : You’ll drive the design of the software architecture within partitioned RTOS envi...