Software Engineer

TXT e-Tech , a company of the TXT Group, is looking for a Drone Software Developer .

The resource will join the embedded and autonomous systems team and will be involved in the development of software for unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs ), working on flight control, communication protocols and onboard autonomy.

The role requires close collaboration with hardware engineers and system architects within a highly multidisciplinary environment.

Main responsibilities:

• Design and development of embedded software for UAV platforms (PX4, Betaflight)
• Implementation and integration of communication protocols based on MAVLink
• Development of autonomous navigation and mission planning modules
• Firmware development for microcontrollers and SBCs (ESP32, Raspberry Pi)
• Integration of onboard sensors (GPS, IMU, barometer, cameras)
• Execution of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
• Contribution to system architecture design in collaboration with hardware and system engineering teams
• Writing of technical documentation and support to configuration management activities

Required technical skills:

• Strong knowledge of C/C++ for embedded and real-time systems
• Experience with flight control stacks (PX4 and/or Betaflight)
• Knowledge of the MAVLink protocol and MAVSDK / DroneKit libraries
• Experience with single-board computers (Raspberry Pi) and microcontrollers (ESP32, STM32)
• Familiarity with RTOS concepts and real-time constraints
• Basic knowledge of Linux systems and shell scripting

Optional technical skills:

• Experience with ROS / ROS2
• Knowledge of computer vision libraries (OpenCV)
• Experience with simulation environments (Gazebo, jMAVSim)
• Familiarity with GCS software (QGroundControl, Mission Planner)
• Knowledge of communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN)
• Experience with Python for tooling and test automation

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:

• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• STEM disciplines

Soft skills:

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving attitude
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Proactivity and ownership of assigned tasks
• Good communication skills in technical environments

Required experience:

• Junior: 1–2 years of experience
• Middle: 3–5 years of experience

Why choose TXT Group:

• Career opportunities in a rapidly growing company undergoing deep transformation, with a young and international team.
• Ongoing training on the key topics related to the business.

The position is open to all candidates regardless of gender, in accordance with Legislative Decree 198⁄2006 . The company promotes equal opportunities and values diversity in all its forms.