Technical Director

About the Job
ARX is seeking a Technical Director to join our dynamic team in Kyiv.

The role of Technical Director leads the development and execution of advanced defense technologies, ensuring they meet strict performance, security, and regulatory standards. This role bridges engineering, SW, HW and strategic leadership to deliver reliable, mission-critical solutions. 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic & Technical Leadership 

• Define and execute the technical strategy for robotics development in the region. 

• Ensure technical excellence across disciplines: robotics, AI/ML, computer vision, embedded systems, controls, electronics, and mechanical integration. 

• Drive innovation while balancing reliability, safety, and defense compliance. 

• Translate company strategy into actionable engineering roadmaps aligned with customer missions. 

Organizational & People Leadership 

• Build, scale, and lead regional engineering teams across multiple disciplines. 

• Recruit, mentor, and retain top technical talent in competitive environments. 

• Establish a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

• Develop future leaders by providing coaching and growth opportunities. 

Program & Delivery Management 

• Own delivery of regional engineering programs, from R&D through deployment. 

• Oversee budgets, resource allocation, and risk management. 

• Drive disciplined execution: systems engineering, testing, certification, and production readiness. 

• Ensure compliance with defense standards, cybersecurity protocols, and export controls. 

Cross-Functional & External Engagement 

• Collaborate closely with product, operations, and business leadership. 

• Represent the company to defense partners, suppliers, and government stakeholders. 

• Align local execution with global engineering practices and long-term strategy. 

• Act as a visible leader in the defense robotics ecosystem within the UK/Ukraine. 

Required Qualifications & Experience 

• 10+ years of experience in robotics, defense systems, or advanced engineering industries. 

• 5+ years in a senior leadership role (Director, VP, or equivalent), managing large technical teams. 

• Deep technical expertise in one or more core areas (autonomy, teleoperation, AI/ML, embedded systems, mechatronics). 

• Proven success delivering production-grade defense or mission-critical systems. 

• Strong background in systems engineering and multidisciplinary program delivery. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and executive-level reporting. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in English. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in Robotics, Computer Science, or Engineering. 

• Experience with MoD, DoD, NATO or equivalent defense organizations. 

• Familiarity with defense procurement, certification, and security clearance processes. 

• Track record of scaling international engineering teams. 

• Background in cybersecurity, safety-critical systems, or secure communications.