Head of C-UAS Mission Management System (m/f/d)

Kurz zusammengefasst

Alpine Eagle is a fast‑growing international deep‑tech company that develops airborne counter‑drone solutions. The role of Head of C‑UAS Mission Management System leads the team that creates the user interface for both airborne and ground‑based products, enabling mission planning, operation, situational awareness and damage assessment for a multi‑agent fleet. The day‑to‑day work involves guiding a cross‑functional engineering group, owning the full UI lifecycle from requirements through deployment, and defining an architecture that scales, remains modular and integrates with sensors, effectors, C2 systems and third‑party assets. You will work closely with product, systems engineering, UX and hardware colleagues to turn operational needs into intuitive interfaces, enforce clean code, automated testing and CI/CD, and shape the roadmap by spotting new features and technology opportunities. Supporting integration, field testing and flight operations, you will also champion usability, safety and reliability in mission‑critical scenarios. To succeed you need at least five years of software engineering experience with a strong record of technical leadership and modern UI + backend development. Proven background in UAS mission planning, drone operations, robotics, autonomous systems or C2/C4ISR is required, together with deep knowledge of distributed systems, real‑time data processing and high‑availability architectures. Familiarity with defence‑related standards and tools such as Sapient, STANAG 4586, ATAK and SitaWare is essential, as is the ability to translate mission and user requirements into clear UI/UX designs while guiding complex technical decisions. Excellent communication skills and fluent English are mandatory; experience integrating defence systems is a valuable addition. Alpine Eagle emphasizes diversity and equal opportunity, offering a mission‑driven environment where you can influence the next generation of aerial security. The position provides the chance to lead a high‑performing team, work on cutting‑edge technology, and contribute to a product that addresses rapidly evolving drone threats worldwide. What the role asks for: - 5+ years software engineering experience with technical leadership - Modern UI and backend development expertise - Experience in UAS mission planning or drone operations - Background in robotics, autonomous systems or C2/C4ISR - Knowledge of distributed systems and real‑time data processing - Understanding of high‑availability architecture design - Familiarity with Sapient, STANAG 4586, ATAK, SitaWare - Fluent English and strong communication skills - Defence‑system integration experience (nice‑to‑have)