Senior Android Developer – Drone Navigation & Control

Senior Android Developer – Drone Navigation & Control

Location: Glasgow or Kings Langley, UK

Position: Since September 2024, Sulzer Schmid is part of RES, the world’s leading renewable energy company. We are building the 3DX™ Blade Platform and need a senior Android developer for the Software Development team based mainly in Switzerland.

In this role you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining our Drone Navigation and Control applications, collaborate with stakeholders to design high‑quality software, and support drone pilots during field operations.

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 throughout the software development lifecycle.

About You

• 5+ years of professional experience in Android development.
• University degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 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.

We celebrate difference and encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration.