ArduPilot Engineer

About the Position

We are TAF Industries, a military-tech company that manufactures and develops military technologies ranging from FPV drones and loitering munitions to missiles and artificial intelligence systems for aerial reconnaissance. We are looking for an ArduPilot Engineer to join our team in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Responsibilities

• Customizing and optimizing ArduPilot firmware for different platforms (quad/plane/rover/VTOL)
• Integrating sensors, ESCs, GPS, telemetry, optical flow systems
• Setting up communication with ground control stations and testing MAVLink connectivity
• Performing HIL/SIL testing and writing scripts to automate checks
• Analyzing logs (via MAVExplorer / Flight Review), preparing changelogs, and maintaining documentation
• Participating in testing, field deployments, and battle-tested tuning

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with ArduPilot, preferably in real missions or production-ready systems
• Proficiency in C++ and Python, and familiarity with MAVLink
• Experience configuring autopilots (PID, failsafe, auto modes), firmware, and working with GCS software (Mission Planner / QGroundControl)
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD processes
• English proficiency from B1 to C1
• Understanding the principles of drone operation: aerodynamics, electronics, power systems, sensors

Nice to Have

• Recommendations from previous places of work

We Offer

• Official employment and mobilization deferment for eligible men
• 24 calendar days of paid vacation and paid sick leave
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00–19:00
• A comfortable and safe workplace
• Competitive and timely salary
• Work in a company where your voice is heard and respected, and leadership is open to dialogue and suggestions

About the Company

TAF Industries is a team of people who came together in 2022 to protect Ukraine’s independence and save as many military and civilian lives as possible. And to take revenge on the enemy through innovation.

We have set ourselves an ambitious goal - to turn Ukraine into a leader in the development of military technologies, which will guarantee the security of our state.

Thanks to our own R&D center and international logistics experience, we quickly adapt to frontline needs, improve existing solutions, and develop new systems for effective enemy suppression.

We value the experience of veterans and believe that together we can achieve even more for the military-tech sector. If this vacancy matches your skills and competencies, please write to us. We would be honored to work with you.

We look forward to receiving your resume!