Robotics Autonomy Engineer

Your mission

We are looking for an exceptional Autonomy Engineer to join our robotics development team and take a central role in advancing the autonomous capabilities of our indoor inspection drones. This role involves the development and integration of cutting‑edge algorithms for sensor fusion, localization, mapping, obstacle avoidance and autonomous navigation. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to bring advanced autonomy features into real‑world deployments.

We’re seeking someone with a strong academic and practical background in robotics who can make an immediate impact and grow with the team as we scale.

• Design, develop and integrate core autonomy components including sensor fusion (e.g., IMU, camera, LiDAR), localization and SLAM algorithms, obstacle detection and avoidance, path planning and autonomous navigation.
• Validate and test algorithms in simulation and real‑world environments.
• Collaborate with software control and hardware engineers to ensure smooth system integration.
• Optimize autonomy stacks for robustness, real‑time performance and reliability in indoor environments.
• Contribute to system architecture decisions and the roadmap for autonomy‑related features.
• Analyze data from field tests and iterate on algorithms based on experimental results.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high software quality standards.

• PhD or equivalent experience in Robotics, Computer Vision, Autonomous Systems or a closely related field.
• Strong track record in developing and deploying real‑time autonomy systems, preferably in robotics or aerial platforms.
• Deep understanding of localization, mapping (SLAM), sensor fusion and motion planning algorithms.
• Proficiency in C and Python with experience in robotics middleware (e.g., ROS/ROS2).
• Experience working with perception sensors such as cameras, IMUs and LiDAR.
• Familiarity with simulation tools and environments (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim or custom frameworks).
• Solid software engineering practices including testing, version control and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive and hands‑on mindset.
• Bonus:
  Experience with indoor navigation in constrained environments or drone autonomy.
• Bonus:
  Familiarity with the Rust programming language and real‑time compute constraints.

• Evolution in a dynamic, fast‑growing and exciting environment.
• Have a measurable impact in innovative projects that matter.
• Work with passionate, talented and committed teammates in a reasonably sized team.
• Be part of a recognised robotics company – a Swiss scale‑up, consecutively rewarded as a Swiss Top 100 Start‑up and number 1 robotics start‑up 23/24.
• Ensure your growth and profit from continuous training.
• Be part of where humans are important!
• Modern offices in a compound of buildings full of start‑ups.
• A team‑elected Chief Happiness Officer ensures the shelves are always stocked with fruits, juices and cakes.
• Access to a personal benefits platform.
• On‑site restaurants/ cafeteria and vending machines.
• On‑site gym club with reductions offered for start‑ups.

Welcome to Flybotix where innovation meets safety and efficiency. We believe that indoor inspections should be safe and cost‑effective. We’re dedicated to minimizing human exposure to hazardous environments while boosting efficiency. With our ASIO drone and software we’ve transformed confined‑space inspections. ASIO allows for over 20 minutes of visual inspection in the field, keeping humans out of harm’s way. We’ve doubled the flight time compared to our closest competitor, replacing complex helicopter mechanisms with innovative technology.

We serve a range of industries globally, including sewer management, hydro‑power plants, oil & gas, maritime and chemical plants. Our ASIO drone offers unmatched flight time, making your inspections efficient and reliable. Join us in revolutionising the future of industrial inspections, prioritising safety and efficiency!

We’re a passionate, ambitious and respectful team where our impact counts. We work hard and know each other beyond first names. We create and succeed while working mostly in our office, close to Lausanne. We grow and look forward to having more amazing people!