Sthenos AI is the AI developer of EFA Group, building intelligent, mission-ready solutions for defense and aerospace. With deep expertise in Command-and-Control (C2), cyber defense, computer vision, and autonomous systems, we design and deploy secure, field-proven AI that enhances operational efficiency and situational awareness. As part of a leading European defense ecosystem, we bring scalable innovation where it matters most - in the theater of operations.
As an Autonomous Systems Engineer (f/m/d), you are part of the engineering team at Sthenos AI and contribute actively to the development of intelligent and autonomous software systems. You work on the implementation, integration, and optimization of software components across the stack of autonomous systems while collaborating closely with senior engineers, AI specialists, and platform teams.
You contribute to the design and implementation of software components for autonomous and AI-driven systems
You develop and maintain software primarily in C++ and Python
You participate in the implementation of modules related to perception, localization, planning, sensor integration, or system orchestration
You collaborate with senior engineers on architectural decisions and technical improvements
You integrate and test autonomous frameworks and middleware solutions
You contribute to simulation, validation, and debugging activities for autonomous applications
You write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices
You conduct peer reviews and actively participate in improving code quality and engineering standards
You contribute to CI/CD workflows and software deployment activities
You support troubleshooting and optimization activities in development and production environments
You contribute to ensuring quality, reliability, and safety throughout the software lifecycle
You actively collaborate in cross-functional engineering teams and contribute to a positive engineering culture
Your Skills
1+ years of professional experience in Software Engineering, Robotics, or Autonomous Systems with good expertise in C++ and Python
Understanding of core autonomous systems concepts such as perception, localization, sensor fusion, planning, or control
Strong software engineering fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, object-oriented design, and Linux-based development
Experience with Git, collaborative development workflows, debugging, and writing maintainable, testable code
Familiarity with APIs, multithreading, containerization, and modern software development practices
Nice to Have
Experience with autonomous frameworks, robotics middleware, or ROS/ROS2 ecosystems
Familiarity with simulation and validation environments for autonomous systems
Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native environments, or edge computing
Exposure to AI/ML integration within robotics or autonomous platforms
Experience working with sensors such as LiDAR, cameras, GNSS, IMUs, or radar
Your Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team
Passion for autonomous systems, robotics, and AI-driven technologies
Structured and detail-oriented way of working
Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced engineering environment
Openness to feedback and continuous improvement
Good communication skills and ability to discuss technical concepts clearly
Fluent in English, both written and spoken