R&D manager FPV field

About the Position

3DTECH is a Ukrainian company that develops innovative unmanned technologies for reconnaissance, defense, and national security. We specialize in the development and production of FPV drones and are actively expanding our team. Our goal is to strengthen Ukraine’s technological advantage on the battlefield.

We are urgently looking for an R&D Manager who not only leads development but understands FPV drones, modern defense technologies, and can build and test them personally.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects in the FPV field (from concept to field testing)
• Define technical requirements together with engineers, pilots, and military personnel
• Personally test solutions alongside the team (flights, recording, diagnostics, feedback)
• Plan and prioritize tasks, coordinate deadlines
• Facilitate communication between the engineering team, production, and field units
• Analyze the FPV market, track trends, and propose new ideas

Requirements

• Practical experience with FPV drones (preferably combat-related)
• Ability to fly FPV (mandatory)
• Understanding of drone components: video systems, firmware, power supply, etc.
• Experience managing technical teams/projects (preferred but not mandatory)
• Initiative, responsibility, adaptability

Nice to Have

• Combat FPV usage experience or work with military units
• Experience in electronics/UAV development or production
• Familiarity with modern firmware (INAV, Betaflight, ArduPilot), components, and upgrades
• Higher technical education
• Fluent English

We Offer

• A professional team open to change, growth, and support
• Comfortable work schedule: Mon–Fri, 10:00 to 19:00
• Competitive and fair salary
• Career growth opportunities as the company scales
• Strategic, meaningful work in the miltech sector - products that truly make an impact
• Freedom to implement your own ideas, build processes, and see real results of your work

About the Company

3DTECH is dedicated to developing innovative unmanned technologies for reconnaissance, defense, and national security. Our mission is to strengthen Ukraine’s technological advantage on the battlefield through cutting-edge FPV drone technology.

If you’re ready to join a team creating technologies to protect the country - send us your resume.

Together, we work for Victory and results!