We are seeking a highly skilled Rust Developer with a passion for autonomous systems, to join a dynamic, forward-thinking, UAE based startup software development company, and work on large, exciting projects. You should have particular interest in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), and innovative platforms like the Foiler. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of developing embedded systems and intelligent software for autonomous operations, leveraging Rust's performance and safety features.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement Rust-based software for autonomous control systems, including navigation, mission planning, and sensor integration for UAVs, USVs, and specialised platforms like the foiler.
• Develop and integrate AI/ML algorithms (e.g., computer vision, pathfinding, object detection) into autonomous platforms for intelligent decision-making.
• Optimise Rust code for resource-constrained embedded environments typical in autonomous hardware.
• Work on data acquisition, processing, and analysis from various sensors.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software-hardware interfaces and ensure seamless integration.
• Ensure the safety, reliability, and security of autonomous system software through rigorous testing and validation.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and approaches in autonomous systems and AI development.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Rust programming, with an understanding of its memory safety and concurrency features.
• Experience with embedded systems development.
• Solid understanding of autonomous system architectures and control theory for UAVs and USVs.
• Practical experience with AI/ML frameworks and libraries, particularly those applicable to embedded or edge computing.
• Familiarity with sensor integration (e.g., GPS, IMUs, cameras, LiDAR).
• Ability to debug and troubleshoot complex systems involving both hardware and software.

Good to Have

• Experience with communication protocols commonly used in autonomous systems (e.g., MAVLink, ROS) and autopilots (PX4).
• Practical experience with drones.
• Experience with embedded electronics.
• Knowledge of computer vision libraries and techniques.
• Prior experience in robotics or autonomous systems development.
• Specific interest or experience with hydrofoil technology or similar marine autonomous systems.