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Startup offer: control and autonomy for start-ups

Compact, clearly scoped work packages (5–10 days) and lean support — so you keep development in-house, protect your IP, and build no long-term external dependencies.

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Goal, constraints, status, risks — then a concrete proposal.

Who this is for

For startups bringing complex dynamic systems to real-world operation: drones, robotics, aerospace, mobile machines, energy tech, industrial automation. Remote-first, occasional on-site possible.

From my own work: at SkySails Power I developed the flight automation of large towing kites – models, state estimators, control loops and trajectory optimisation, tested in the field in rough weather. Case study →

Entry point: fixed-price remote diagnosis, EUR 4,500 net, 5 working days · The remote diagnosis in detail →

Available by arrangement · freelance or through temporary agency work

Four engagement options

Mini Implementation Packages (5–10 days)

Prototype of an estimator or controller, simulation/test harness (SIL/HIL), critical module refactoring, experiment design + on-site test days + evaluation report.

Technical Sparring Partner

60–90 min review call weekly or biweekly while your team implements. Focus: architecture, controller concept, robustness, estimator design, test design, log analysis. Written notes with decisions, risks, and next steps.

Milestone reviews

3–5 jointly defined gates (e.g. "before first field test", "after stable closed-loop", "before scaling"). Per gate: review + written findings + Go/No-Go recommendation + risk register.

Training for your team

1–2 compact workshops tailored to your system: architecture paths, sensor/IMU integration, observers/filters, vibration damping, loop shaping, test design, KPI definition, tuning workflow. Deliverable: training materials + playbook.

Terms (transparent and startup-friendly)

Confidentiality agreement as standard. Models and code stay my property; you receive a licence to use and develop them further. Buying the rights, exclusivity and a non-compete agreement are possible. No hidden licensing. Transparent fixed-price or day-rate billing to match your budget. Always handed over so your team can continue independently.

Want senior control engineering without a long contract?

A short call is enough to define which of the four formats matches your stage, risk, and budget.

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