XTEND

Description XTEND, a global leader in advanced human-guided autonomous drone systems, is looking for a Backend Software Developer to join our R&D team and take part in building the core software that powers our real-time autonomous and mission-critical systems used by defense and security forces worldwide. As part of our core development team, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend software written in C++, supporting real-time data processing, control flows, and system integration. You will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams and take ownership of backend services throughout their full lifecycle - from design and development to deployment in production environments. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex, real-world systems at the intersection of robotics, autonomy, and high-performance software engineering. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend software in C++ • Implement robust, scalable, and efficient system components for real-time operation • Collaborate with diverse teams across all XTEND disciplines to bring innovative ideas to life • Integrate and test various internal and external APIs • Participate in architecture design, technical decision-making, and system integration • Optimize performance, reliability, and resource usage for mission-critical environments • Conduct code reviews and ensure high code quality and adherence to best practices • Debug, profile, and maintain complex production systems Requirements • At least 5 years of hands-on experience developing C++ • Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including OOP, memory management, and multithreading • Experience developing and maintaining complex backend or system-level software • Experience working in Linux environments • Experience working with version control and development tools (Git, Jira, Bitbucket, etc.) • Ability to work independently, take ownership, and learn quickly Advantages • Experience working with ROS2 • Familiarity with DDS-based communication protocols • Background in robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time distributed systems • Experience with performance or mission critical software • Experience with Docker and containerized deployments

Description Business Development Manager – HLS (Israel) XTEND is a leading provider of tactical drone solutions for defense, homeland security (HLS) and reconnaissance, serving military, security and public-safety users. We are looking for a driven, hands-on Business Development Manager to open and grow XTEND's HLS market in Israel. You will bring XTEND's drone-based security solutions to civilian customers, including municipalities, police, fire and rescue services, and private companies, with a focus on securing civilian facilities and sites. This is a hunter role. You will generate leads, run demos and pilots, and close deals, with a high degree of independence. Key Responsibilities • Build and execute the go-to-market plan for the Israeli HLS market, from lead generation through closing. • Identify and develop new customers: municipalities and local authorities, police, fire and rescue services, and civilian/commercial companies. • Lead product demos, field demonstrations and pilots that show XTEND's value for facility and site security. • Understand customer security needs and define tailored solutions based on XTEND's hardware and software. • Prepare proposals and price quotes, and take part in government and municipal tenders. • Manage a pipeline of multiple opportunities and meet sales targets. • Work closely with Product, Technical Operations and Program Management to deliver pilots and deployments. • Track the HLS market, customer needs and competing solutions, and feed insights back to Product. • Build long-term customer relationships and ensure customer satisfaction after the sale. • Build and manage strategic partnerships with business partners, such as integrators, security service providers and distributors, to expand XTEND's reach in the HLS market. Requirements • 3+ years of experience as a Sales Manager or Business Development Manager, with a proven track record of meeting sales targets- Must • Hands-on experience running full sales cycles, including prospecting, demos, pilots, negotiation and closing- Must • Experience with government or municipal tenders-Significant advantage • Experience in the defense, HLS, security or public-safety sectors- Significant advantage • Familiarity with drones, robotics or security technologies- advantage • Self-starter with a can-do attitude, able to work independently and build a new market from the ground up. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present technical solutions clearly to operational and management audiences, including in field settings. • Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to connect with a wide variety of people. • Fluent Hebrew and English, written and spoken.

Description XTEND, a global leader in advanced human-guided autonomous drone systems, is looking for an Embedded Team Lead to join our R&D organization and lead the development of the firmware and low-level software that power our real-time autonomous and mission-critical systems used by defense and security forces worldwide. In this role, you will combine hands-on technical leadership with people management, guiding a team of embedded engineers while actively contributing to the design, implementation, and bring-up of firmware for our airborne platforms and payloads. You will own the embedded layer end-to-end - from microcontroller firmware and low-level drivers, through hardware/software integration, to production support and field-deployed systems. This is a unique opportunity to lead development at the point where software meets hardware, in systems that operate in the most demanding real-world environments. Responsibilities: • Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers, fostering ownership, accountability, and technical excellence • Take full ownership of embedded delivery, from architecture and board bring-up through serial production and field deployment • Act as a hands-on contributor to embedded C development for real-time, resource-constrained, mission-critical platforms • Drive hardware/software integration together with electrical, mechanical, and systems teams - from prototype through production • Ensure reliability, deterministic real-time behavior, and efficient resource utilization of firmware running on fielded systems • Conduct code and design reviews, enforce best practices, and maintain high development, testing, and documentation standards • Manage sprint planning, task prioritization, technical roadmap alignment, and delivery timelines within an Agile framework • Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of embedded engineers Requirements • 5+ years of hands-on real time embedded software and firmware development experience, including strong expertise in C • Proven experience leading and mentoring engineers in a technical team environment • Strong embedded system design and architectural experience • Deep understanding of embedded fundamentals: real-time behavior, interrupts, memory management, concurrency, and low-level debugging • Hands-on experience with ARM microcontroller platforms (STM32 or similar), including firmware implementation and hardware bring-up • Experience implementing and troubleshooting embedded communication interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI, GPIO, and CAN • Ability to read schematics and work at board level, with proficiency using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and hardware debuggers • Strong experience working in Linux environments, with Git-based workflows and modern development tools • Strong ownership mindset and ability to lead technical initiatives end-to-end Advantages: • Experience with bootloaders and secure firmware update mechanisms • Experience with sensor integration • Experience supporting NPI, serial production, or fielded hardware systems, including production test infrastructure • Experience scaling teams or leading multi-disciplinary projects Apply now to join XTEND and be a key player in transforming the future of human-machine interaction!

Description We are seeking a skilled and experienced UAS Operator and Instructor to join our growing team. In this role, you will be a key contributor, responsible for training, technical support, and operational execution related to our UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) products. Responsibilities: • Lead independent training sessions for internal and external customers on new UAS equipment. • Provide technical support to customers. • Conduct demonstrations and participate in sales events. • Actively participate in field testing operations. • Occasionally assist Lab Technicians during flight testing operations, with a focus on UAS maintenance and quality control. Requirements • Operational experience with UAS systems. • 1-2 years of full-time experience as an Instructor in the UAS aviation field. • Experience with project/process management procedures. • Proficiency in onsite system troubleshooting (operator-level maintenance). • Ability to manage logistical operations and work effectively under pressure. • Demonstrated ability to lead demonstrations and flight events. • Ability to travel up to 40% of the time. • Excellent English proficiency (essential). Preferred Qualifications (Bonus): • Knowledge of Aviation Flight Operations. • Knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems and processes. • Holds a RATA aviation certification. • Prior military experience with unmanned systems.

Description XTEND, a global leader in advanced human-guided autonomous drone systems, is looking for a Backend Team Lead to join our R&D organization and lead the development of the core software powering our real-time autonomous and mission-critical systems used by defense and security forces worldwide. In this role, you will combine hands-on technical leadership with people management, guiding a team of backend developers while actively contributing to the design and implementation of high-performance C++ systems. You will play a central role in shaping the technical direction of backend development, ensuring scalability, robustness, and production-readiness of mission-critical systems operating in real-world environments. This is a unique opportunity to lead and influence development at the intersection of robotics, autonomy, and high-performance software engineering. Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend developers, fostering ownership, accountability, and technical excellence • Take full ownership of backend delivery, from design through production deployment • Act as a hands-on contributor to high-performance C++ development in real-time and mission-critical environments • Collaborate closely with diverse (software and hardware) teams across all XTEND to deliver integrated solutions • Ensure high performance, reliability, and efficient resource utilization in production systems • Conduct code and design reviews, enforce best practices, and maintain high development standards • Manage sprint planning, task prioritization, technical roadmap alignment, and delivery timelines within an Agile framework • Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of backend engineers Requirements • 7+ years of hands-on software development experience, including strong expertise in C++ • Proven experience leading engineers in a technical team environment • Strong system design and architectural experience • Deep understanding of software engineering fundamentals: OOP, memory management, multithreading, and concurrency • Experience developing complex real-time software • Strong experience working in Linux environments • Experience with Git-based workflows and modern development tools • Strong ownership mindset and ability to lead technical initiatives end-to-end Advantages • Experience with ROS2 and robotics software stacks • Familiarity with DDS-based communication protocols • Background in robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time distributed systems • Experience with Docker and containerized deployments • Experience scaling teams or leading multi-disciplinary projects Apply now to join XTEND and be a key player in transforming the future of human-machine interaction!

Description We are seeking a Senior Guidance Engineer to play a critical role in the development of next-generation drone platforms. This position focuses heavily on guidance and mission-level decision-making for high-performance aerial systems operating in dynamic, real-world environments. You will design and deploy guidance and motion planning algorithms that enable precise, high-speed maneuvers and complex mission execution. This role blends analytical rigor with creativity, tackling problems that often have no textbook solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with hardware, embedded software, and perception teams to bring advanced autonomy from concept to flight. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and optimize guidance and motion planning algorithms for autonomous drones • Define mission-level behaviors and guidance logic, balancing performance, safety, and robustness • Implement real-time control interfaces to execute trajectories reliably in uncertain conditions • Work closely with embedded software, mechatronics, and perception teams to ensure seamless integration • Identify and address edge cases and failure modes, building resilience and graceful degradation • Stay current with advancements in drone autonomy, guidance, motion planning, and control Requirements • BSc or MSc in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering fields. • 3+ years of experience in GNC, guidance, autonomy, or related aerospace/robotics fields • Strong experience with AI tools, guidance algorithms, trajectory generation, and motion planning • Solid understanding of system-level constraints affecting real-world aerial platforms • Hands-on experience with real-world drone development, debugging, and iteration • Strong collaboration skills across software, hardware, and deployment teams • A creative, problem-solving mindset with a passion for advanced aerial missions Nice to Have / Advantage • Strong foundation in control theory • Experience with state estimation techniques, including Extended Kalman Filters (EKF) • Experience using ROS 2, PX4, ArduPilot, or similar drone/robotics frameworks • Proficiency in C++ and Python Why Join Us? • Work on cutting-edge drone guidance and autonomy systems with real-world impact • Join a fast-paced, highly skilled team that values ownership and technical excellence • See your ideas progress from whiteboard → simulation → real-world deployment • Be part of a culture that thrives on solving hard problems and pushing the limits of engineering

Description We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Engineering Pilot to join our growing R&D team. In this role, you will own our engineering flight testing, from the first flight of a new platform until it is ready for operational use. This is an engineering role with your hands on the sticks: you will be the first to fly every new system we build, and your input will directly shape its next version. The role is built for growth, with technical depth and test ownership expanding as you gain experience across platforms. Responsibilities: • Plan and execute flight tests in close collaboration with engineering teams, both independently and in support of engineers' tests. • Own flight test safety, covering the system, the aircraft and all personnel on site. • Lead bring-up of new platforms, from basic filter and PID tuning to advanced calibrations on first-flight systems. • Identify, isolate and analyze failures in the field, and close the loop quickly with development teams. • Work with our in-house debugging tools and actively contribute to their development and to other field tools. • Manage field logistics, including vehicle, equipment and full test-day readiness. • Recover the aircraft safely when hardware or engineering assumptions fail in flight. Requirements • Proven manual piloting experience, including both quadcopters and fixed-wing platforms. • Familiarity with flight control systems at the parameter and log level, including the ability to analyze logs and determine root cause. • Strong engineering mindset, good hands-on skills and patience for iterative work. • Ability to stay calm under pressure and make immediate safety decisions. • Excellent communication skills with engineering teams, translating in-flight observations into actionable data. • Valid driver's license. • Valid RATA drone pilot certification for open-area operations. Preferred Qualifications (Bonus): • Competitive FPV racing experience. • Prior military experience with UAVs, or experience in structured flight testing. • Experience working closely with engineering teams in a fast-paced development environment. • Field hardware repair skills (soldering, component replacement, mechanical improvisation).