UAV Flight Control Engineer

The employer is a high-tech international product company operating under NDA, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned aerial systems. The technologies are already being used on the battlefield, directly contributing to Ukraine’s defense and bringing victory closer every day. The company combines innovation, precision, and a mission-driven mindset to build solutions that matter.

Your Role:
As a Flight Control Engineer, you’ll join our Flight Controls team to tackle some of the most complex and exciting challenges in UAV autonomy, flight dynamics and control systems. You’ll work across the full development cycle - from modeling to real-world testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop flight guidance and control algorithms for autonomous and assisted flight;
• Model UAV flight dynamics and design control systems based on those models;
• Generate C/C++ code using Matlab/Simulink and integrate it into the autopilot framework;
• Analyze flight data and evaluate system performance;
• Participate in flight testing and validation of UAV systems;
• Support certification and flight permit processes (e.g., for BVLOS operations);
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our product development process.

Key requirements:

• Degree in aerospace engineering, robotics, electrical/mechanical engineering, or a related field;
• Strong understanding of flight mechanics and control theory;
• Hands-on experience with model aircraft, multicopters, or related subsystems;
• Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink;
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, with a focus on Embedded C;
• Experience working with Linux-based systems in an embedded environment;
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows;
• Passion for UAVs, drones, robotics, or model aviation — you enjoy building and testing new ideas;
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of your work;
• English (spoken and written), at least upper-intermediate level (B2);

We offer:

• Full-time work from the office in Kyiv
• Reservation from mobilization
• Official long-term employment, paid vacation and sick leaves
• Collaborate with top engineers in the UAV field
• Flexible and supportive international working environment with like-minded team members
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to Ukraine’s resilience and technological strength

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