Senior Android Developer - Drone Navigation & Control

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

Do you have experience in C#?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, 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., 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

Founded in 2016, Zurich-based Sulzer Schmid is at the forefront of innovation in the energy service sector. Recognizing the potential for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology to redefine industrial grade inspections, we have developed an end-to-end technology platform that produces high-quality rotor blade inspection results with ease - precisely, repeatably, efficiently. To date, we have inspected wind turbines in more than 40 countries worldwide using our 3DX technology and each inspection is underpinned by our commitment to the highest quality, efficiency, safety and groundbreaking use of technology. Our 3DX Blade Platform offers a comprehensive solution that integrates all aspects of rotor blade inspection into one system, providing a transparent view of the blade health status for the entire fleet. Since September 2024, Sulzer Schmid is part of RES, the world's leading renewable energy company. This allows us to leverage the vast expertise within RES to create an even more powerful 3DX Blade Platform designed to meet the needs of our customers.