Junior Hardware Engineer (Manufacturing Team)

About the Position

Dwarf Engineering is a Ukrainian product & engineering company shaping the future of DefenseTech. We create game-changing tech solutions that ease the work and save the lives of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, giving them the advantage they need.

Our mission is to make advanced defense technologies accessible and to deliver them faster where they matter most. Our Manufacturing team is expanding, and we are looking for a specialist who bridges the gap between engineering and hands-on assembly. We need a problem-solver who is passionate about building, testing, and perfecting our electronic systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

If it sounds like you:

• You see yourself as an engineer, not just a technician. You don’t just assemble - you analyze problems, propose effective solutions, and actively look for ways to optimize manufacturing processes;
• You are a natural troubleshooter who is energized by the challenge of diagnosing complex faults on the production line and finding the root cause;
• You thrive in a highly collaborative environment, communicating effectively with R&D, quality control, and other manufacturing team members to achieve shared goals;
• You are ambitious and genuinely curious, with a strong desire to learn new skills, master new equipment, and grow professionally within the company;
• You hold yourself accountable for the quality of your work, understanding that your meticulous attention to detail and pursuit of excellence directly impact the final product;
• You enjoy the full lifecycle of hardware production, from building initial batches to refining the final assembly workflow for scale.

Responsibilities

• Utilize professional soldering equipment with proficiency in both SMD and Through-Hole (THT) components in a production setting;
• Apply strong foundational knowledge of electronic components (resistors, diodes, transistors, etc.) and interpret electrical schematics and assembly diagrams;
• Diagnose, repair, and document faults in complex electronic devices;
• Apply technical standards (e.g., GOST, ISO) in a manufacturing environment to ensure product quality and safety.

Requirements

• Proven, high-level experience with professional soldering equipment;
• Strong foundational knowledge of electronic components and ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and assembly diagrams;
• Demonstrated experience in diagnosing, repairing, and documenting faults in complex electronic devices;
• A solid understanding of technical standards (e.g., GOST, ISO) and their practical application in a manufacturing environment.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with CAD software (especially Fusion 360, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks) for reviewing models or designing assembly/testing fixtures;
• Direct experience with drone configuration software such as Betaflight, Mission Planner, or QGroundControl;
• Experience in developing or improving assembly documentation, testing procedures, or quality control workflows.

We Offer

• Work for Ukraine's victory at Defense Tech company, where your work directly contributes to strengthening our country's defense capabilities and achieving victory;
• Full official employment from day one;
• Reservation of employees from day one, subject to relevant documents;
• Flexible schedule, you can begin your workday anytime up to 12:00 PM, finishing accordingly (8 working hours + 1 hour lunch) with 1 day of work from home per week;
• Full technical setup;
• Office located in Kyiv (left bank).

Join us if you want your work to have a real impact!