Alpine Eagle GmbH · Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, München, Bavaria, Germany · posted 10/21/2026

At Alpine Eagle, we’re building the future of counter-drone defence. We’re a fast-growing, international deep-tech company working at the intersection of aerospace engineering, defence systems, and machine learning. Our goal: create the world’s first swarm-based, airborne counter-drone system. Modern conflicts show how quickly drones are reshaping the battlefield. Threats are rising, and today’s solutions aren’t keeping pace. We’re here to change that. Alpine Eagle isn’t just a defence company. It’s a mission. Backed by an international team, strong funding, and a bold vision, we’re looking for people who want to shape the next generation of aerial security and build something that truly matters. 🎯 How you will make an impact: As a Radar Software Engineer, you will be crucial in advancing our drone technology. You will develop, optimize and benchmark algorithms to further improve our radar perception with a multidisciplinary team to deliver next-generation drone solutions. - Design, Optimize and Benchmark Algorithms: Radar processing algorithms for drone-based applications such as raw signal processing and real-time object tracking. - Implement and Optimize Target Platform: Implement selected algorithms for the target platform and optimize them for runtime and memory footprint. - Integration with Hardware: Partner with the hardware team to ensure seamless integration of computer vision models with drone systems. - Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest advancements in radar technology and signal processing for aerial and ground-based applications. - Code Reviews and Documentation: Participate in code reviews, maintain thorough documentation, and contribute to team discussions. ✅ What you need to be successful: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. PhD is a plus. - Strong background in Radar Signal Processing (signal processing of radar raw data, radar object tracking) with 7+ years of experience. - Experience in embedded SW development (ARM / Neon, Cuda) - Strong proficiency in C++. - Solid Python skills. - Proven experience with ROS2. - A hands-on attitude and strong sense of ownership. - You approach complex problems systematically and document your results. - Background in radar detection KPIs and KPI driven development. What sets you apart from others: - Experience with AESA radars. - Background in data analysis. - FPGA development background. - Experience with machine learning / AI in radar processing. At Alpine Eagle, we are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, or sexual identity. Apply now!

Computer Radar Software Engineer for Drone Systems (m/w/d)

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