Drone Jobs in Oerlikon, ZH

For our Software Development team in Oetwil am See (Canton Zurich), we are looking for a motivated Senior Android Developer – Drone Navigation & Control

In this function, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining our 3DX™ Blade Platform. We value a hands-on approach and a “get things done” mindset and the ability to work creatively and solve complex problems. As a Senior Android Developer, you interact with different internal stakeholders to design and implement high quality software.

Design, develop and maintain Android applications for drone navigation and control

Integrate the DJI Mobile SDK (and similar SDKs) to deliver reliable flight and mission control

Collaborate closely with software and operations teams

Provide technical support to drone pilots during field operations

Drive a product from concept to customer release, contributing to the entire software development lifecycle – from planning and design to testing and deployment

5+ years of professional experience in Android development

University degree in Engineering or similar

Hands-on experience with the DJI Mobile SDK or comparable drone control SDKs

Proven track record of delivering production-ready software

Ability to bring a product from initial concept to customer release

Strong understanding of geospatial reasoning and spatial data

Willingness to support drone pilots in the field

Experience with navigation and control of drones other than DJI is a plus

C#/.NET programming experience is a plus

Fluent in English, German is a plus

On paper, we are Software Developers, Electronic Engineers, Entrepreneurs, Operations, Finance, Marketing and Sales experts. In reality, we are passionate problem solvers, inventors, makers, testers, code crackers, customer satisfaction managers and more. Our agile approach ensures close collaboration and helps us to stay ahead of the curve.

With us, you can work up to 60% from remote, enjoy 5 weeks of vacation, join our fun team lunches, profit from direct communication channels and fast decision-making in a dynamic environment. Want to make a difference and contribute to a carbon-neutral power production? Then join us!

If you are passionate about UAV technology, like to work in a dedicated team and possess the required skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application (minimum CV, motivation letter and references are optional but very welcome) to Jennifer Frei, Head of HR careers@sulzerschmid.ch

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications and are currently not working with recruitment agencies.