Software Development Engineer (m/f) (M/F)

Job Description:

Job Title: Software Development Engineer (F/M)

Who are we?

Since 1996, Survey Copter has been established in Pierrelatte, in the heart of Drôme, and brings together a team of approximately 60 employees.

The company designs, manufactures, and ensures the operational maintenance of light tactical drone systems, intended for military and civil missions. It covers the entire life cycle of its systems, offering everyone the opportunity to contribute fully to technological and concrete projects.

A 100% subsidiary of the Airbus group since 2011, Survey Copter is the drone expertise center of Airbus Helicopters, combining agility and a spirit of innovation.

Joining Survey Copter means joining a human-sized SME and passionate teams, while enjoying a privileged living environment in Drôme, a dynamic and sunny territory.

What we can accomplish together:

Within the Software Engineering department of the design office, your main missions will be to develop and maintain the software for ground systems including, among others: Ground stations for the piloting and supervision of drones and their payloads; Associated simulators; Tools (data link management, etc.)

To do this, you will need to: Design human-machine interfaces (HMI) for system control (mission planning, telemetry, data visualization); Implement communication protocols with electronic boards (autopilot, ground tracking, payload, ...); Ensure the integration of data flows (video, telemetry, sensors) in real time; Develop software modules for mission management (navigation, trajectory tracking, payload management); Participate in the global software architecture of ground systems; Ensure compatibility and interoperability with embedded systems; Write technical documentation (specifications, design, user manuals); Develop and execute software tests (unit, integration, validation); Participate in field trials and validation campaigns; Set up, execute, and maintain non-regression test campaigns; Ensure functional test coverage on different product configurations; Analyze anomalies, propose fixes, and ensure the follow-up of technical facts; Collaborate with electronic, systems, and operations teams.

This position requires security clearance or requires being eligible for clearance by recognized authorities.

Who are you?

With an engineering degree or a Master's degree with a specialization in computer science, you have at least 3 years of experience in a similar field.

What we recognize in you: Your solid software development skills, mainly in C++ language; Your experience in HMI development (Qt, QML or similar frameworks); Your good mastery of software architectures and distributed systems; Your knowledge of network communication (UDP, TCP/IP, serial links, MQTT); Your knowledge of drone systems or robotics, which is highly appreciated; Your notions in real-time data processing (video, telemetry); Your use of software development tools (Git, SVN, automated tests); Your analytical capacity, rigor, and autonomy; Your good team spirit and communication; Your mastery of technical English.

Because we take care of you: Well-being / health: complementary health and health / death insurance funded at 100% by Survey Copter, Team Building. Financial benefits: profit-sharing agreement, annual salary policy, employee savings plan topped up by Airbus, 13th-month salary.

Type of contract: CDI - Executive

Working hours: Flat rate 218 days

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Survey Copter SAS

Employment Type: Permanent -------

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Software Engineering

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