Always looking for smart people
We are always looking for smart and motivated people to join our team. If you are interested in working with us, please send your CV and some information about yourself to jobs@sunflower-labs.com.
Head of Certification (Zurich, Switzerland)
We are looking for an experienced Head of Certification to join our team and oversee the certification-related aspects of the Sunflower Labs Beehive drone-in-a-box-system. You will be responsible for managing and supporting the UAS operational approvals of our customers worldwide, for ensuring regulatory compliance of our products and our organization, for continued UAS C-class marking compliance, and for keeping informed about worldwide UAS regulations. This position is for an on-site employee for our Zurich office.
Responsibilites
- Write documentation packages and templates to support our customers with their operational BVLOS approvals for our system
- Take a leading role in creating the certification basis for the product and ensuring that the product is compliant with relevant regulatory requirements
- Support the engineering team with product certification topics
- Monitor developments in UAS regulations worldwide and adapt product and documentation requirements accordingly
- Monitor product changes and perform change impact analyses against product certification and operational requirements
- Participate in the change management process
- Provide design inputs to product development with an eye on regulatory compliance and safety
- Help to develop and to improve the company’s safety management and quality management systems
- Partake in regulatory advisory committees and the development of future drone regulations
Qualifications
- Experience with UAS operational approvals with EASA, the FAA, and other CAA
- Good understanding of product certification regulations, such as CE, UL, FCC, etc.
- Have worked with different authorities to obtain relevant airworthiness and operational approvals
- Have an affinity for requirements, documentation, and processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Masters degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or related field preferred
- Work permit in Switzerland required
If you are interested in this position – get in touch: jobs@sunflower-labs.com
Drone Operations Support (US East Coast)
As a drone operations support engineer, you will be responsible for helping our customers make the most of our autonomous security drone. You will prepare systems for new customers, assist them during initial setup, and help them identify and resolve technical problems they have with their systems. You will be collaborating with sales staff for new system setup and with robotics engineers for problem resolution. This position is for a remote employee based on the East Coast of US.
Responsibilites
- Direct Customer Interaction: Engage directly with customers, both remotely and on-site, providing comprehensive assistance and guidance throughout their system experience.
- System Configuration: Prepare and customize system configurations tailored to the unique needs and preferences of new customers, ensuring optimal system performance.
- Remote Software Maintenance: Conduct remote software maintenance, including timely system updates and enhancements, to guarantee seamless operations for our customers.
- Advanced System Analysis: Skillfully analyze system errors, utilizing simulation techniques or developer systems to identify root causes for intricate technical issues.
- Issue Resolution: Address minor system issues promptly and effectively while collaborating closely with customers, ensuring a smooth operational experience.
- Comprehensive Problem Reporting: Generate meticulous and detailed problem reports for the engineering team, facilitating swift resolution of larger and more complex system issues.
- In-depth System Understanding: Develop a profound understanding of our system to proactively identify and isolate potential problems, contributing to a robust and reliable system infrastructure.
- System Optimization and Customization: Collaborate closely with customers to optimize system performance, providing guidance and suggestions for system enhancements and customization to meet specific customer needs.
- Continuous Improvement and Feedback Loop: Actively participate in internal meetings and discussions to share customer feedback and suggest improvements to enhance system reliability and usability. Engage in regular brainstorming sessions with the engineering team to propose innovative solutions for recurring issues.
Qualifications
- Enhanced Troubleshooting Expertise: Advanced skills in diagnosing and troubleshooting technical issues in robotics systems, utilizing comprehensive diagnostic tools and methodologies
- Advanced System Analysis Capability: Proficient in conducting in-depth root cause analysis, including the ability to simulate and replicate system errors in controlled environments for effective issue resolution.
- Basic Understanding of IT and Networking: Fundamental knowledge and understanding of networking principles and protocols (connectivity, DHCP, firewalls).
- Drone Pilot: A valid Part 107 Drone Pilot license
- Experience in customer support
- Experience working with robotics systems
- Good oral and written English skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Minimum B.S. in computer science or related engineering field
- US citizenship or residency with permission to work in US.
If you are interested in this position – get in touch: jobs@sunflower-labs.com
Cloud Engineer (Zurich, Switzerland)
Are you a skilled Cloud Engineer passionate about building and optimizing cloud infrastructure for cutting-edge autonomous drone technology? Join us at Sunflower Labs to develop a robust cloud architecture to enable customers to remotely pilot and manage drones in real time. As part of the backend/cloud team you will collaborate with a dynamic team of frontend and robotics engineers to maintain global remote system access and high availability.
Responsibilites
- Develop cloud services that connect users to their systems globally
- Enable users to remotely control their drones in real time
- Ensure reliable live video stream from the drone to the user
- Design and deploy Nest.js applications in Kubernetes (K8s)
- Own your services from idea through implementation to deployment and monitoring
Qualifications
- Strong programming skills in JavaScript and TypeScript (Nest.js knowledge an advantage)
- Experience with event driven systems
- Experience with client-server APIs (WebSocket, REST)
- Experience with Amazon AWS or Google Cloud platforms (Terraform knowledge an advantage)
- Proficiency in using Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
- Proven experience in deploying, monitoring, and remotely updating cloud and edge services
- Experience in relational and non-relational databases
If you’re ready to leverage your cloud engineering skills to build a globally-distributed infrastructure that empowers pilots to access and manage their drones from anywhere, we want to hear from you. – get in touch: jobs@sunflower-labs.com
