2 jobs found in Newport Pagnell

UAV Autopilot Software Engineer (ArduPilot/PX4) Location: Wiltshire Duration: 6 months initial Option to go permanent Target rate: £60-65 ph Ltd Negotiable Outside IR35 Role Summary We are looking for an Autopilot Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and test flight control software for our unmanned aerial systems using ArduPilot and/or PX4 click apply for full job details

UAV Autopilot Software Engineer (ArduPilot / PX4) Location: Wiltshire Duration: 6 months initial Option to go permanent Target rate: £60-65 ph Ltd *Negotiable* Outside IR35 Role Summary We are looking for an Autopilot Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and test flight control software for our unmanned aerial systems using ArduPilot and/or PX4. You will work across the full stack — from low-level sensor drivers and control loops through to ground control station integration — supporting fixed-wing, multirotor, and VTOL platforms. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain firmware for ArduPilot and/or PX4 flight stacks, including custom drivers, control laws, and mission logic. • Tune flight controllers (PID, EKF/INS parameters) and support flight testing across a range of airframes. • Integrate sensors and payloads (GNSS/INS, IMU, airspeed, lidar, cameras) over MAVLink, CAN, UART, and I2C/SPI interfaces. • Work with ground control stations...