Technical Lead – UAV Engineer (FPV / Fixed-Wing)

About the Position

We are TAF Industries - a military-tech company developing and producing advanced defense technologies: from FPV drones and kamikaze UAVs to missiles and AI-driven aerial reconnaissance systems. We are looking for a Technical Lead – UAV Engineer (FPV / Fixed-Wing) to join our team in Kyiv.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership:

  • Defining UAV development strategy.
  • Making architectural decisions on frame, power, video systems, FC, ESC, RX/TX.
  • Distributing tasks, reviewing solutions, and supporting the engineering team (3–7 engineers).

• Integration & Testing:

  • Integrating flight controllers (Betaflight, ArduPilot) and tuning PID and flight missions.
  • Configuring video systems (analog/digital) and communication channels.
  • Conducting FPV drone testing in real conditions (hot/cold start, range, interference).

• Platform Optimization:

  • Optimizing weight and energy efficiency.
  • Selecting configurations for various operational missions.

• Quality Control & Documentation:

  • Ensuring assembled drones comply with QC standards.
  • Writing technical documentation and maintaining firmware/component/test tracking.

• Cross-team Collaboration:

  • Working with embedded, payload, and ground-station teams.
  • Participating in TRL tracking and field testing.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with FPV/UAV/RC drones (preferably with real operational or combat missions);
• Deep knowledge of Betaflight / ArduPilot / INAV (at least one platform is required);
• Practical experience configuring flight controllers (Matek, F405/F722, iFlight), ESCs, PID tuning, mission profiles;
• Experience working with video systems (analog, digital, VTX, VRX, cameras, antenna solutions);
• Strong soldering, assembly, and full-cycle drone configuration skills;
• Understanding of power systems, energy consumption, and weight optimization;
• English proficiency at B1–C1 level;
• Responsibility, technical leadership skills, and ability to work in a team.

Nice to Have

• Experience managing or mentoring engineering teams;
• Recommendations from previous workplaces.

We Offer

• Official employment and mobilization deferment for men;
• 24 paid vacation days and paid sick leaves;
• Work schedule: Mon–Fri, 10:00–19:00;
• Comfortable and safe workplace;
• Competitive and timely salary;
• A company culture where your voice matters and leadership is open to dialogue.

About the Company

TAF Industries is a team united in 2022 to defend Ukraine’s independence and save as many military and civilian lives as possible - and to take revenge on the enemy through innovation.

We aim to turn Ukraine into a global leader in military technology, ensuring the security of our state.

With our in-house R&D center and strong international logistics expertise, we quickly adapt to frontline needs, enhance existing solutions, and create new systems for effective enemy destruction.

We value the experience of veterans and believe that together we can accomplish even more for the military-tech ecosystem.

We look forward to receiving your resume!