UAV Design Engineer

We are building an R&D team in Kyiv and are looking for a UAV Design Engineer to join us in developing next-generation unmanned aerial systems.

In this role, you will contribute to both the improvement of existing UAV platforms and the development of new technical solutions—from concept design and system integration to testing and deployment. This is an opportunity to join the team at an early stage, influence key engineering decisions, and collaborate closely with both Ukrainian and international engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve fixed-wing UAVs and VTOL platforms
• Design mechanical assemblies, propulsion systems, structural components, and payload integration solutions
• Create 3D models, engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation
• Perform engineering analyses, including structural strength, weight and balance, mass properties, aerodynamics, and flight performance
• Integrate and configure onboard systems, avionics, and autopilot hardware
• Work with ArduPilot and Mission Planner for system configuration, log analysis, and diagnostics
• Participate in prototype assembly, ground testing, and flight testing
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement engineering improvements

• Collaborate closely with Electronics, Embedded, Software, and Production teams

   

Requirements

• Practical experience in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related technical field
• Experience designing, developing, or integrating complex hardware products
• Proficiency with CAD software
• Experience preparing engineering documentation and manufacturing drawings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical engineering mindset
• Willingness to work hands-on with prototypes and participate in testing activities

• English proficiency sufficient to work with technical documentation and communicate within an international engineering environment

   

Nice to Have

• Experience working with UAVs or other aerospace systems
• Hands-on experience with ArduPilot, Mission Planner, or Pixhawk
• Understanding of aerodynamics, aircraft structures, and weight & balance principles
• Experience integrating and testing UAV platforms
• Experience working with composite materials or modern prototyping technologies

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on advanced unmanned aerial systems deployed in real-world operational environments
• Participation in the full product development lifecycle—from concept and design through testing and deployment
• Official employment or cooperation as an independent contractor (FOP)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Private medical insurance
• Company-sponsored English language courses