As a Forward Deployed System Integration Engineer - L1 (UAV Robotics) - Ukraine, you will be at the centre of bringing our autonomy solutions into the real world. You will work hands-on with drone hardware, integrate onboard systems, and deploy software onto real UAV platforms, from agile FPV drones to large fixed-wing aircraft. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys making physical systems work, is comfortable following structured procedures, and likes solving practical integration issues using a mix of software and hardware skills. You will be a critical link between our autonomy stack and the aircraft it runs on, ensuring nominal system operability.

Responsibilities

Be a key member of the deployment team responsible for deploying autonomy solutions across diverse UAV platforms.
Travel to partner sites, in- and outside of Ukraine, including international locations, to work on-site and ensure the solutions function reliably in demanding real-world conditions ("in the dirt").
Work hands-on with UAV hardware: assembling, wiring, debugging, and preparing platforms for field deployment.
Perform practical system bring-up and health checks: verify services, interfaces, storage, logging, and behavior across power cycles and reboots.
Set up and validate remote access to deployed systems (SSH access, VPN setup, basic routing/firewall configuration as required).
Install, update, and roll back software releases; track versions and configurations to ensure traceability (Git).
Collect, organize, and deliver debugging artifacts (logs, configs, versions, photos) and write clear issue reports for engineering escalation.
Support test operations by preparing systems pre-test and assisting during tests with troubleshooting and data capture.

Requirements

Comfortable working on Linux-based systems via command line (SSH, file editing, basic process/service management).
Basic networking knowledge (IP addressing, subnets at a practical level, VPN setup, common connectivity debugging).
Clear written communication for handoffs, issue reports, and checklists.
Fluent in Ukrainian
Ability to follow procedures precisely and work methodically in field environments.
A willingness to pick up and learn new concepts quickly and to self-acquire missing background knowledge.
Adaptability under unforeseen circumstances and ability to think and act under pressure.
A high degree of autonomy, determination and grit in making cool tech work.
Being comfortable with regular travel within Ukraine and the EU region, often over extended duration (up to 3 weeks at a time, followed by 2 weeks or more on-site).
Full time availability (40 hours).

Nice to have

An obsessive level of passion for drones, like the rest of us here.
Practical experience building and deploying Docker containers.
Valid driver’s license (Category B, suitable for travel abroad).
Experience of Python or C++ development.
Drones pilot license or willingness to acquire one upon joining the team.

Benefits

Money of course.
25 vacation days per year.
Reimbursed travel expenses and company laptop.
Traveling abroad to work with our partners.
(Really) flexible working hours and option to work from home 2 days per week (when not abroad).
Working in an international, world-class team of engineers and entrepreneurs solving real-life problems with amazing technology.
Large freedom in how you work and implement solutions, project ownership is incredibly important to us.
The opportunity to take technical risks, to implement stuff the ‘right’ way and to iterate quickly with tight feedback loops. We are innovating, learning is to be expected.
Responsibility over the things you implement, you are the expert on what you build.