UAV Pilot-Technician

Position:
UAV Pilot-Technician

Company:
DefTech

Location:
Ukraine, Kyiv

Employment type:
Fulltime

Short Summary:
We are looking for an experienced UAV Pilot-Technician (multirotor) to join the flight team responsible for testing our flagship R&D product — a GPS-denied alternative navigation system. The candidate must confidently operate drones, be technically literate, have a deep understanding of UAV core components, and hands-on experience with Ardupilot-based systems.

Responsibilities:
- Pilot multirotor UAVs & fixed-wings in field-testing scenarios
- Perform pre-flight checks and UAV setup
- Maintain airframes and supporting equipment
- Support flight planning and adherence to safety procedures
- Troubleshoot and repair UAV hardware issues
- Record and report flight data as needed
- Collaborate with engineers during testing and development of new platforms

Requirement:
- Must-have:
- Real flight time on multirotor UAVs
- Solid understanding of how core UAV components work
- Advanced-user level of Ardupilot
- Experience with mission-planning software (Mission Planner)
- Ability to safely operate a drone in field conditions
- Diagnostic and repair skills for UAVs and supporting equipment
- Nice to have:
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education
- Experience with fixed-wing UAVs
- Combat experience
- English at B1 level or higher

Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Reservation from mobilization
- On-site work with access to hardware and lab facilities
- Office in Kyiv with shelter access, generator and Starlink
- Impact on improving our country's defense capabilities
- 21 days of vacation + public holidays, sick leaves