Computer Radar Software Engineer for Drone Systems

Computer Radar Software Engineer for Drone Systems

Alpine Eagle

Karlsruhe or Munich, Germany

How you will make an impact:

As a Radar Software Engineer, you will be crucial in advancing our drone technology. You will develop, optimize and benchmark algorithms to further improve our radar perception with a multidisciplinary team to deliver next-generation drone solutions.

• Design, Optimize and Benchmark Algorithms: Radar processing algorithms for drone-based applications such as raw signal processing and real-time object tracking;
• Implement and Optimize for Target Platform: Implement selected algorithms for the target platform and optimize them for runtime and memory footprint;
• Integration with Hardware: Partner with the hardware team to ensure seamless integration of computer vision models with drone systems;
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest advancements in radar technology and signal processing with a special focus on aerial applications;
• Code Reviews and Documentation: Participate in code reviews, maintain thorough documentation, and contribute to team discussions.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. PhD is a plus;
• Strong background in Radar Signal Processing (signal processing of radar raw data, radar object tracking) with 5+ years of experience;
• Experience in embedded SW development (ARM/Neon, Cuda);
• Strong proficiency in C++;
• Proven experience with ROS2 or similar middleware;
• A hands-on attitude and strong sense of ownership;
• You approach complex problems systematically and document your results.

What sets you apart from others:

• Solid Python skills;
• Background in data analysis;
• FPGA development background;
• Experience with machine learning/AI in radar processing;
• Background in radar detection KPIs.