Hertel. RoboticsTechnical Lead Engineer (UAV Systems)
Bombarral & Torres Vedras, Portugal (On-site/ Hybrid)
Hertel Robotics is a pre-seed startup branch (besides Hertel. Aerials and Hertel. Pictures, est building autonomous drone systems for the world's harshest maritime environments. We believe if it doesn't fly (and land) comfortably in +45 knots and +3 meter waves, it doesn't work reliable enough to actually help in high stakes SAR, Surveillance and Film operations.
We're currently in our PoC concept phase, specifically autonomous vessel landing.
We are looking for a Technical Lead Engineer to serve as the technical owner of the drone system.
Proven experience leading technical execution for a UAV / robotics / aerospace system
Ability to own overall system technical decisions, trade studies, and technical roadmap
Ability to drive requirements development and maintain clear interfaces between subsystems
Experience planning and leading test programs (bench, ground, flight), including clear documentation of results
Strong engineering judgment and ability to operate in ambiguity in an early-stage environment
Familiarity with open autopilot ecosystems (PX4 / ArduPilot) and their integration/tuning workflows
Experience establishing practical processes for:
Traceability (software & hardware)
Experience with regulated and/or safety-critical development environments and industry guidance material (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754B or EUROCAE ED-12C / ED-80 / ED-79B equivalents)
Prior exposure to aviation certification pathways (EASA / FAA) at a high level
Experience supporting early regulator engagement and producing basic evidence packages
Leadership experience mentoring junior engineers and coordinating across disciplines
Experience with mission planning, ops constraints, and operational safety practices
Serve as the technical owner of the drone system
Lead integration and technical decision-making across hardware/software/test
Define and manage requirements, interfaces, and technical baselines
Drive flight test planning, execution support, and learning loops
Collaborate with quality/certification support to keep work traceable from Day 1 and help develop and define company processes.
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