Ardupilot Engineer

About the company

Swarmer is a Ukrainian miltech company developing software that enables drones to operate autonomously in coordinated swarms. The technology has been battle-tested in 100,000+ combat missions and is now scaling to international markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and test Ardupilot-based flight control systems for various UAV platforms.
• Debug and optimize flight behaviors, parameters, and mission execution in both SITL (Software-in-the-Loop) and real flight environments.
• Work closely with hardware engineers to support sensor integration (GPS, cameras, LiDAR, etc.) and ensure robust flight performance.
• ​​​​​Contribute to documentation, simulation environments, and internal development standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Ardupilot, PX4, or similar autopilot systems
• Strong understanding of MAVLink, mission planning, and UAV communication protocols
• Practical experience with UAV tuning, flight testing, and log analysis
• Experience with EKF configuration, tuning, and debugging
• Understanding of autonomous navigation, control theory, or multi-agent systems
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced R&D environment
• Experience working with Python or any similar language for custom module development. — a strong plus.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and onboard companion computer setups (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Jetson, or similar). — a strong plus.
• Knowledge of Betaflight/INAV or other flight controller firmware — a strong plus.

What we offer

• Work on real-world systems actively used in high-impact environments
• Direct influence on the development of advanced autonomous UAV technologies
• Competitive salary and benefits package (insurance, paid sick leave, 20 paid vacation days)
• Benefits of the defense sector, including reservation
• Flexible work format (remote with the ability to visit the office when needed)

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