
Fiducial · Delft
IMPORTANT: WE CANNOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Location: Aerospace Innovation Hub, Delft, the Netherlands Availability: Part-time or Full-time (depend...
Location: Aerospace Innovation Hub, Delft, the Netherlands
Availability: Part-time or Full-time (depending on role)
Start date: ASAP
Reports to: Depends on role
Fiducial is a young but fast-growing deep-tech start-up with big ambitions at the frontier of autonomy, perception, and defence.
Currently, we are developing software for advanced on-board UAV situational awareness in military applications. Using low-cost and
widely available sensors and compute, our solutions are built for scalability. From there, we plan to develop a line-up of
interconnected solutions to safeguard European safety. Our team consists of engineers that are passionate about the technology and
solutions they develop. The only time most of us are not thinking about the technology is when we are asleep, and sometimes even
then. Our team members have a background in different fields such as Aerospace Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering,
Robotics and Computer Graphics. Our office is located in the Aerospace Innovation Hub, a start-up hub located on the TU Delft
campus in the faculty of Aerospace Engineering. We work closely with top-tier partners, ranging from government agencies and prime
contractors to academic research institutes and other start-ups. Our projects span from large tender orders in collaboration with
partners to low TRL research with government agencies. Whether through formal R&D programs or rapid prototyping tracks, we operate
at the intersection of innovation and deployment.
We are always looking for exceptional people, even when there is no perfectly matching vacancy listed.
If you believe you can significantly raise the bar at Fiducial, we want to hear from you.
We welcome open applications from people with backgrounds in:
If you come from a defence, aerospace, robotics, autonomy, or other mission-critical engineering environment, that is highly
relevant.
We care less about brand names on your CV and more about what you built, scaled, debugged, or were trusted with.
with amazing technology.
If we see a strong alignment, we will reach out to explore possibilities.
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ABOUT US QuantWare is building the world’s most powerful quantum processors to solve humanity's greatest challenges. We do this with our unique VIO™ technology, the only QPU architecture that breaks the hardware barriers that have held quantum computing back, unlocking the path to MegaQubit quantum processors. With VIO, we are paving the way for the hyper-scale quantum computers that will change the world. And delivering on that vision demands people who don’t shy away from tackling the hardest challenges of our time. That’s where you come in! At QuantWare, we’re always looking for talented individuals who are excited about building the future of quantum computing. If you don’t see a role that matches your background right now, we still encourage you to apply! We’re growing rapidly across engineering, operations, and commercial teams, and new opportunities open up regularly. By submitting an open application, your profile will be reviewed by our team, and we’ll reach out if a suitable opportunity arises! Please note: Applications submitted by external recruitment agencies will not be considered. Don't tick every box? Apply anyway. We know great candidates don't always follow a straight path, and we value diverse experience, perspectives, and ways of thinking. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you! What We Offer: At QuantWare, you’ll be part of a high-performing team of world-class experts in an ambitious, fast-moving environment. From day one, you’ll have the trust, tools, and support to do your best work. Here’s what you can expect: Competitive salary - A salary that reflects the impact and importance of the role (and of course 8% holiday allowance) Pension that’s built to last - A generous and future-proof pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage. Flexibility built on trust - We focus on outcomes. Work flexibly, in a hybrid setup, with an open vacation policy that lets you manage your time Personal growth - We invest in your L&D, with a budget available to each team member, dependent on their individual ambitions, development needs, and performance A connected team - We make space to celebrate wins together, with team events, offsites, and spontaneous moments that bring us closer Diversity & Inclusion at QuantWare We’re an ambitious company, not only for our goals but also to become an even more diverse and inclusive team. We know this helps us with better decisions, more innovation, and strengthens our culture. In particular, we’d love to see more women in the quantum industry! So if you’re a female talent, excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening.
OPENING WE CANNOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Preferred starting date: ASAP Weekly availability: full-time (5 days/week) Period: 6 months Location: Aerospace Innovation Hub, Delft, the Netherlands ABOUT THE COMPANY Fiducial is a young but fast-growing deep-tech start-up with big ambitions at the frontier of autonomy, perception, and defence. Our core expertise lies in 3D vision and graphics technologies which we deploy in a dual-use context for inspection and defence. This role will initially focus mainly on the defence context where we are developing software for advanced on-board UAV situational awareness in military applications. Our solutions are aimed to operate with low-cost and widely available sensors and compute. From there, we plan to develop a line-up of interconnected solutions to safeguard European safety. Our team consists of engineers that are passionate about the technology and solutions they develop. The only time most of us are not thinking about the technology is when we are asleep, and sometimes even then. Our team members have a background in different fields such as Aerospace Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering, Robotics, and Computer Graphics. Our office is located in the Aerospace Innovation Hub, a start-up hub located on the TU Delft campus in the faculty of Aerospace Engineering. We work closely with top-tier partners, ranging from government agencies and prime contractors to academic research institutes and other start-ups. Our projects span from large tender orders in collaboration with partners, low TRL research with government agencies, to direct collaboration with military units. Whether through formal R&D programs or rapid prototyping tracks, we operate at the intersection of innovation and deployment. YOUR ROLE You will work in our team of experienced 3D vision engineers, 3D computer graphics engineers, and controls and robotics engineers. You will not just work on some unimportant side project but you might actually build key parts of solutions that will be used by our customers and partners. Activities include: * Contributing to the development and tuning of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms for autonomous flight, including takeoff, landing, and waypoint following. * Assisting in integrating control and navigation modules with perception and state estimation systems. * Using simulation environments (SITL/HIL) to test and validate flight control behavior before hardware deployment. * Reviewing and interpreting flight logs and telemetry to help assess control performance and identify issues. * Working closely with hardware and flight test teams to configure and calibrate UAV platforms. * Supporting flight test campaigns through setup, monitoring, and post-flight data analysis. * Helping improve internal tools for simulation, control diagnostics, and flight visualization. * Learning from and collaborating with senior engineers to iterate between simulation and real-world testing and continuously improve flight performance. WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU * Foundational understanding of flight dynamics, control theory, and real-time systems. * Hands-on experience (academic, hobby, or project-based) designing control loops for UAVs or similar dynamic systems. * Familiarity with flight control stacks such as PX4, Ardupilot, or other open-source autopilots. * Strong programming skills in C++ or Python. * Awareness of state estimation and filtering concepts (e.g., sensor fusion, complementary filters, or EKF basics). * Comfort working with UAV simulators or an eagerness to learn SITL/HIL testing workflows. * Curiosity and motivation to learn quickly, explore new areas, and seek guidance when needed. * A hands-on attitude, persistence, and enthusiasm for building and improving real flying systems. * Full-time availability (40 hours). WHAT CAN WE OFFER * 1000 euro monthly compensation. * 10 vacation days during internship period. * (Really) flexible working hours and option to work from home 2 days per week. * Have a direct and significant influence on highly innovative products. * The opportunity to iterate quickly with tight feedback loops, close to the product. We are innovating, learning is to be expected. * Responsibility over the things you implement, you are the expert on what you build. THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE * If after reading the above you are convinced you are the right person for the job, send us some information about yourself; this can be a resume, website or other source, as long as we get a clear impression of your background and skills. * We’ll get back to you ASAP. If we feel you could be a fit for the position, we’ll invite you for an informal introduction so we can get to know you, and equally important, you can get to know us. After this, a technical focused interview could follow. * If at this point we feel you are the person we are looking for, we’ll discuss the specifics (starting date and period). * Welcome to the team!