Robotics Software Engineer
Laki Power, based in Reykjavík, develops a range of LKX products for monitoring high-voltage transmission lines, built on a patented power-harvesting technology that draws energy from the line. We have customers across four continents and closed a Series A round in September 2026 led by the NATO Innovation Fund.
We are looking for a robotics software engineer to join the team developing the LKX-DRONE and contribute across its software, from the onboard operating system and flight stack to computer-vision-based docking and the mission-planning software that runs the drones on the grid.
The LKX-DRONE is a drone-based monitoring system for power grids, built to fully automate tower inspection, preventive maintenance, post-storm inspection, wildfire surveillance and security reconnaissance. We did extensive prototype testing in 2026, including docking on a live 220 kV line, and are now redesigning it for a commercial launch in 2027.
- The onboard operating system, flight stack and image-capture software.
- Computer-vision-based navigation for precision docking.
- Development of mission-planning and fleet-orchestration software.
- Testing in simulation and in the field.
- A degree in computer science or engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with software development for embedded systems in robotics or drones.
- Experience with computer vision.
- Experience with drone development is a big plus.
- Able to work independently and take ownership, while being a strong team player.
- Ability to communicate in English in a professional setting.
