Field Application Engineer, UAV Systems

We are looking for a Field Application Engineer to join our team. This role is for a technical expert who views every flight and integration as an exploratory search for optimal performance. You will be the bridge between R&D and our partners, focusing on complex hardware-software integration, system tuning, and radio optimization. Responsibilities - Manage the technical implementation of the software stack into partner UAV platforms, ensuring seamless compatibility between hardware and firmware - Lead exploratory tuning sessions, including PID, application parameter optimization and vibration analysis, to achieve maximum flight stability for new vehicle configurations - Optimize RF links and telemetry systems; analyze and resolve interference issues in complex digital/analog environments - Integrate and calibrate sensors, GPS modules, and peripherals using standard embedded protocols (CAN, I2C, SPI) to ensure reliable data flow - Diagnose complex integration problems (firmware parameters, wiring, power distribution) in both laboratory and field conditions - Conduct flight activities to validate R&D hypotheses, test system limits, and verify the performance of production batches according to safety SOPs - Act as a subject-matter expert for partners, leading technical demos and providing structured feedback to the core engineering team based on field observations - Maintain the internal drone fleet in a high-performance state, ensuring all test assets are technically calibrated and mission-ready Requirements - Deep hands-on experience with flight control systems (PX4 / ArduPilot) and a strong understanding of the MAVLink protocol - Proficient in hardware integration, with a solid understanding of embedded communication protocols (CAN, I2C, SPI) and power distribution - Strong understanding of radio principles and the ability to creatively optimize communication links in challenging environments - Expert skills in electronics, precision soldering, and wiring, with the ability to interpret complex technical diagrams and schematics - Proven ability to analyze telemetry data and prepare structured technical reports, configuration templates, and incident logs - Readiness to work in field conditions, managing multiple technical priorities independently with a self-starter mindset - Technical level of English (B1/B2) for coordination with international teams and reviewing technical documentation Will be a plus: - Experience with Linux environments (command line, system configuration). - Familiarity with version control systems (GitHub, GitLab). We Offer - Official employment under Ukrainian labor law - Military booking - Medical insurance - Individual English lessons - Stock Options - Opportunity to work on cutting-edge UAV systems and grow professionally Complete interview process: - Intro call with recruiter → HR interview → Technical interview → Final interview with the team's leadership → Pre-offer → Security check