Provide technical direction for software bring-up, system configuration, troubleshooting, and mission readiness.
Oversee simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, ground-test, and live flight-test activities.
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across software, onboard compute, networking, radios, sensors, flight controllers, and mission systems.
Coordinate engineering support for demonstrations and operational test events, including pre-flight preparation and post-flight analysis.
Partner with autonomy, systems, hardware, flight-test, and operational teams to integrate and validate new capabilities.
Establish effective test procedures, integration workflows, documentation, and deployment-readiness standards.
- Remain technically engaged and contribute directly to development, integration, and field troubleshooting when needed.
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of experience developing, integrating, or testing software for robotics, autonomy, aerospace, embedded systems, or a related field.
Previous experience managing or leading engineering teams.
Strong software-engineering experience in C++ and Python.
Experience with Linux-based systems and hands-on hardware/software integration.
Experience supporting field testing, flight testing, demonstrations, or operational exercises.
Familiarity with MAVLink, PX4, ArduPilot, QGroundControl, or related unmanned-systems technologies.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate independently in dynamic environments.
- Ability to travel within Ukraine as required.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading teams supporting autonomous aircraft or unmanned systems.
Experience with SIL, HIL, VIL, simulation, or flight-test environments.
Familiarity with ROS, DDS, embedded systems, or real-time systems.
Experience with flight controllers, avionics, RF communications, datalinks, or networking systems.
Background in defense, robotics, aerospace, or autonomous systems.
Ukrainian and English language proficiency.
