UAV Engineer

$$$$
๐Ÿช– DefTech

We are a Kyiv-based international startup engineering the next generation of fixed-wing UAVs. To support our rapid growth, we are looking for a hands-on engineer to take ownership of prototype development, structural build, systems integration, and field testing.

 

Our global team combines decades of aerospace experience to build cutting-edge unmanned systems from the ground up. With high-velocity iteration cycles and deep backing from our investors and

customers, we are focused entirely on delivering world-class results.

 

Your role

  • Contribute to aircraft development from initial concepts through prototype testing.
  • Select, assemble, and integrate components across hardware and software.
  • Support ground and flight testing, analyse results and troubleshoot issues.
  • Work in multiple domains, like aircraft design, powertrain, aerodynamics and GNC.

 

Your profile

  • Practical engineering experience or substantial personal or university projects.
  • A hands-on approach: ready to build, test, troubleshoot, and learn new systems.
  • Ability to work independently, explain technical decisions, and collaborate in a small team.
  • English required.

 

Experience in ANY of the following is a plus

  • Aerodynamics: fixed-wing analysis and CFD simulation.
  • Aircraft design and sizing: conceptual design, performance modelling and simulation using MATLAB, Python or comparable tools.
  • Powertrain: electric propulsion; combustion or hybrid propulsion experience also welcome.
  • Systems engineering: requirements, interfaces, integration and verification.
  • GNC: flight controls, navigation and autopilot integration, particularly ArduPilot.
  • Airborne electronics: component selection, avionics integration, circuit or PCB development.

 

The offer

  • Full-time, Kyiv. On-site preferred, hybrid possible.
  • Decent employee stock options plan (ESOP).
  • Start date: as early as possible.
  • Conscription Booking.

 

Why join us

  • Influence key aircraft design decisions from an early stage.
  • Develop, build and test: take your work from analysis to real hardware.
  • Choose technical approaches, propose ideas and test them with short decision paths.
  • Become a core team member to shape how the company works, take on more responsibility as it grows, and grow with it.

Required languages

English B2 - Upper Intermediate
Published 28 August ยท Updated 29 September
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