Senior android developer – drone navigation & control

Do you want to work to make Power for Good? We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy. We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them. The company is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

Position

Since September 2024, Sulzer Schmid is part of the company, the world's leading renewable energy company. This allows us to leverage the vast expertise within the company to create an even more powerful 3DX™ Blade Platform designed to meet the needs of our customers.

For our Software Development team based mainly in Switzerland, we are looking for a motivated Senior Android Developer – Drone Navigation & Control Location: Glasgow or Kings Langley, UK.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

About You

• 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

At the company we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.

Location

• United Kingdom, Kings Langley
• United Kingdom, Glasgow

Employment type

Permanent Full Time