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Autopilot Engineer (ArduPilot)
Riga, Latvia
Autopilot Engineer (ArduPilot)
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Atlas team welcomes an Autopilot Engineer responsible for development, integration, and tuning of ArduPilot-based autopilot systems for UAV platforms, including custom hardware and sensor integrations.
Key Responsibilities
what we offer
Autopilot Engineer (ArduPilot)
Riga, Latvia
Autopilot Engineer (ArduPilot)
APPLY NOW
Atlas team welcomes an Autopilot Engineer responsible for development, integration, and tuning of ArduPilot-based autopilot systems for UAV platforms, including custom hardware and sensor integrations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, configure, and tune ArduPilot firmware for multirotor UAVs and UGVs.
- Implement custom automations and features.
- Integrate and validate additional sensors (IMU, GPS, magnetometers, payload sensors, etc.).
- Design, implement, and maintain low-level drivers within the ArduPilot codebase.
- Debug autopilot behavior using logs, telemetry, and source-level analysis.
- Collaborate with hardware and software teams during development and testing.
- Support ground and flight testing, including issue analysis and corrective actions.
- Strong experience with ArduPilot (ArduCopter, ArduPlane, or related stacks).
- Proven background in autopilot tuning and flight performance optimization.
- Experience writing embedded drivers and integrating sensors into autopilot software.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and hardware documentation.
- Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
- Familiarity with MAVLink, SITL/HITL simulation, and log analysis tools.
- General experience with embedded systems and development for microcontrollers.
- Experience with designing and working with custom flight controller hardware.
- Knowledge of UAV avionics and radio comms.
- Experience with building test jigs and prototype airframes for testing purposes.
- Some previous experience with PCB design and electronics.
what we offer
- Salary EUR 6000 gross depending on qualifications.
- Experience in a fast-growing, highly innovative global industry.
- Excellent work conditions and open-minded team.
- Health and accident insurance policies.
- Free parking lot next to the office.
- Corporate events, regular internal activities and other benefits.
- Professional development opportunities and training.
Key Skills
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embedded systems
simulation
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- Posted
- Feb 05, 2026
- Type
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry
- Location
- Riga
- Company
- Atlas UAS
Industries
Aviation
Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Categories
Engineering
Information Technology
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