Software Engineer – Drone Systems & Payload Integration
Taz Drone Solutions (TDS)
Sheffield, Tasmania | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Growth Pathways
Join one of Australia's most innovative drone engineering companies.
Taz Drone Solutions (TDS) is expanding rapidly across Australia and internationally, delivering world-class drone technologies for the energy, mining, fire management sectors with advanced robotics. We are now seeking a highly skilledSoftware Engineer
to join our engineering team and help build the next generation of integrated drone systems.
About the Role
As a Software Engineer at TDS, you will work closely with our electrical, mechanical, aeronautical, and systems engineers to design and implement
custom payload integrations, user interfaces, and operational tooling
for our in-house drone platforms.
A core part of this role is the ability to work fluently with
QGroundControl
—building custom UI panels, modifying the codebase to support new payload behaviour, and ensuring seamless communication between our flight control systems and engineered hardware.
You will be involved in projects spanning:
Heavy-lift drones *******kg)
Autonomous mission planning & safety systems
Real-time payload feedback, telemetry & data visualisation
Custom sensor, winch, and actuator integrations
Field-tested industrial solutions used by major clients across energy, utilities, and mining
This role is perfect for someone who wants to work on
cutting-edge robotics that directly impact real-world operations
.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and customise
QGroundControl UI
components, plugins, and operator workflows.
Integrate custom payloads into
Auterion
,
Skynode
,
PX4
, and related flight systems.
Build and maintain mission-critical software that interfaces with sensors, winches, drop-mechanisms, and other on-board systems.
Work with engineering leads to translate mechanical/electrical requirements into stable software behaviours.
Contribute to testing, flight trials, validation, debugging, and continuous improvement of drone systems.
Maintain clean, well-documented code aligned with our engineering processes.
Support production, field operations, and future R&D projects as the company scales globally.
Required Skills & Experience
Technical Requirements:
Strong proficiency in
QGroundControl
(MUST HAVE)
UI customisation
QML/Qt development
Payload integration workflows
Experience with
PX4
, MAVLink, or similar flight-control ecosystems
Strong skills in
C++
and
QML/Qt
Experience integrating hardware systems (sensors, actuators, robotics)
Understanding of communication protocols (UART, CAN, MAVLink)
Ability to debug software–hardware interactions in the field and lab
Bonus Experience (not required but highly valued)
ROS or robotics-focused development
UI/UX design for real-time operator interfaces
Linux embedded systems
Drone industry, UAV payloads, or aerospace experience
Who You Are
You are someone who loves complex engineering challenges, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to build technology that solves real problems. You'll fit in well at TDS if you are:
Curious, creative, and proactive
Comfortable working with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Excited to see your software flying on large industrial drones
Able to adapt quickly in a fast-growing company
Passionate about robotics, aviation, and innovation
Why Join TDS?
Work on some of Australia's most advanced drone systems
Be part of a highly skilled, supportive engineering team
Real career progression as TDS scales across Australia, South America, and beyond
Opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking projects in power, mining, and environmental protection
Competitive salary + flexibility + on-site R&D workshop + field trials
Contribute to technology that improves safety and efficiency across industries
Live in a beautiful location
How to Apply
Submit your CV, portfolio/GitHub, and a short introduction to:
#J-*****-Ljbffr