Senior UAV Engineer – Defence – Netherlands

Darwin Recruitment have partnered with a leader in UAV technology innovation within the Netherlands who are playing a key role in levelling-up European Defences.

You would work from concept to product release, overseeing hardware & software UAV integration to ensure reliability, functionality and optimal performance. A range of R&D projects, focused on innovation to get stuck into.

Why Join?

• A strong purpose and real-world impact
• R&D function focused on Innovation
• Non-corporate environment

Experience of Interest

• Industry experience in complex UAV Systems Integration.
• Bachelor and/or Masters degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering.
• Hardware-software integration, system troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Good understanding of UAV systems regulatory standards (e.g., FAA, EASA).
• Expertise in PX4, custom autopilot systems, and communication protocols.
• Experience of integration (ISR, thermal sensors, cameras, LIDAR, C2 systems)
• Knowledge of UAV power management and optimisation, integrating RF links, mesh networks, and UxV connectivity.
• Microcontrollers and real-time operating systems.
• Telemetry interpretation, video stream evaluation, and sensor data analysis for real-time and post-mission assessments.

Pay around €70,000 – €80,000 per year, some flexibility dependent on experience.

Please reach out to Richard James at Darwin Recruitment for the full details.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Richard James