Software Engineer

TXT e-Tech , a company of the TXT Group, is looking for an Autonomy & Middleware Software Engineer to be involved in Aerospace activities for a major client in the sector.

• Design, develop and maintain C++ software stacks, including systems based on ROS2, ensuring low-latency and high-reliability communications
• Implement and optimize perception, sensor fusion and control algorithms on embedded platforms (NVIDIA Jetson Orin)
• Develop communication systems for telemetry and Command & Control using TCP/UDP protocols and high-performance client-server architectures (gRPC, Protocol Buffers)
• Use Docker and Docker Compose to create reproducible development environments and manage microservices
• Collaborate with GNC (Guidance, Navigation and Control) and hardware teams for software integration into physical systems
• Participate in Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing activities
• Take part in flight testing and field activities with medium-sized drones
• Configure, tune and customize PX4 firmware according to mission requirements
• Rapidly prototype and integrate COTS sensors (LiDAR, stereoscopic cameras, radar, high-precision GNSS) with real-time data acquisition and processing

• Strong knowledge of C and C++ programming languages
• Good knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash)
• Proven experience with ROS2 and related tools (Rosbag, RVIZ, Foxglove, etc.)
• Experience in hardware/software integration and management of commercial sensors (COTS)
• Knowledge of serial interfaces, CAN bus and communication protocols
• Experience with TCP/UDP sockets and frameworks such as gRPC
• Proficiency in Docker and Docker Compose
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g. Ubuntu)
• Experience with version control tools (Git)

• Development and deployment on embedded computing boards (e.g. NVIDIA Jetson)
• Experience with SIL/HIL testing

• Computer Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Telecommunications Engineering
• Robotics Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in international and multidisciplinary teams
• Flexibility in interacting with internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to travel in European and non-European contexts
• Problem-solving mindset and result-oriented approach

• Middle: 3–5 years of experience
• Senior: 6+ years of experience

• Career opportunities in a rapidly growing company;
• Opportunity to gain experience in an international, young, and dynamic environment;
• Corporate Benefits (health insurance, welfare, meal vouchers, employee discounts);
• Permanent contract.