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# Software Developer Laser Communication for UAVs/Drones

- **Company:** Cucuyo GmbH
- **Location:** Planegg, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €72,000.0 - €96,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Design of User Interfaces, MySQL, Qt (Software), Software Engineering, System on a Chip, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Yocto, Bare Metal
- **Published:** June 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0a2a3b359ae92dbc

## About the Role

Do you have experience in MySQL?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * MS degree in Electronics, Software Engineering, or a closely related field with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience

 * Experience in developing embedded software under real-time conditions for high-precision pointing systems (such gimballed systems, drones, navigation systems) is an asset
 * Hands-on experience with FPGA-SoC platforms (preferably Xilinx Zynq)
 * Familiarity with both low-level (bare-metal) and Linux-based development workflows
 * A collaborative mindset and readiness to contribute to a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary team
 * Bonus: experience with airborne/aerospace/navigation systems

## Description

* Develop embedded real-time control software for our advanced laser terminal systems, implementing pointing algorithms and communication protocols
 * Develop software on the software side of Xilinx Zynq MPSoC , in both bare-metal and PetaLinux/Yocto environments. Access to varied interfaces such as I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, Ethernet
 * Implement support systems on ARM cores for navigation systems, drone communication protocols, and user interfaces. Besides C/C++ code this will also require MySQL, Qt and Java
 * Participate in field and flight testing to validate system performance in challenging environments
 * Be part of a software team collaborating closely with hardware, optics, and systems teams to integrate, debug, and optimize the full system stack


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