UAV Pilot
We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on UAV Pilot and Technician to join our international integration team. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliable operation, flight readiness, and field maintenance of UAV systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical knowledge, excellent piloting skills, and the ability to diagnose and resolve issues in both laboratory and field settings. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers located in Eastern Europe and must be willing to learn existing technical approaches, standards, and methodologies from the core team. Additionally, candidates should be prepared for business trips to Eastern Europe as part of this role. Responsibilities:
- Assemble, configure, and calibrate UAV systems (both fixed-wing and multirotor)
- Design and document test plans and flight scenarios based on mission or system requirements
- Conduct ground and flight tests to validate system performance and reliability
- Tune and configure flight controllers (Betaflight, ArduPilot, iNav) for various UAV platforms
- Identify, test, and integrate electronic components such as flight controllers, ESCs, cameras, antennas, and telemetry modules
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electronic, or software issues in the field
- Analyze flight logs using ground control software and onboard logging systems to identify performance issues or anomalies
- Evaluate test outcomes, detect potential shortcomings, and propose improvements to enhance system functionality and reliability
- Maintain UAV readiness in field environments, including pre-flight inspections and quick repairs
- Support iterative improvements to field repair procedures, configuration protocols, and operational checklists
- Understand basic principles of radio communication, including signal propagation, interference, and antenna setup
- Read and follow technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and integration guides
- Communicate effectively with engineers, software developers, and technical teams in Europe to ensure configuration consistency and technical alignment
- Organize tasks and workflows independently in dynamic testing and deployment environments
Skills and Experience: Education & Experience
- Understanding of circuitry, connectors, and soldering work
- Technical education in aviation, radio electronics, robotics, or related fields
- Experience in drone racing or FPV competitions
Flight & Simulation
- Minimum of 80 hours on drone flight simulators
- Minimum 140 hours flight hours on multirotor
- Proven ability to operate at least one UAV type (fixed-wing or quadcopter) confidently
- Preferred: ability to operate both fixed-wing and multirotor UAVs in real conditions
Configuration & Software
- Full setup experience of a drone system (from hardware build to flight readiness)
- Configuration experience with at least one major UAV software platform: Betaflight, ArduPilot, or iNav
- Understanding of flight tuning parameters and their effect on behavior
Diagnostics & Field Repair
- High ability to perform UAV troubleshooting and repairs in field environments
- Experience with log analysis from ground stations or onboard UAV systems
- Familiarity with various antennas and their specifications
- Knowledge of basic aerodynamics
Nice to Have:
- Participation in search and rescue operations using drones
- Experience in drone racing or competitive UAV events
- Experience dismantling ground stations or telemetry systems
- FAA Part 107 commercial drone pilots license
Join our dynamic team and take an active role in shaping the future of UAV technology through hands-on flight operations. If you are passionate about aviation, skilled in piloting fixed-wing and multirotor platforms, and eager to work at the intersection of cutting-edge tech and real-world missions - we encourage you to apply. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job