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UAV Pilot & Engineer

Workplace
On-site
Commitment
Full-time
Posted
Location
Tampere, Finland

We are looking for a hands-on UAV Pilot & Engineer to join our team in Finland. You will prepare and fly UAVs during client demonstrations, acceptance tests, and integration activities, working closely with the local Integration Manager and Ukraine-based engineering teams. This role goes beyond piloting: we expect you to analyze what happens in flight, trace issues to their root cause, and turn field observations into clear, actionable feedback for engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Operate UAVs (fixed-wing and multirotor) during test flights, client demonstrations, and acceptance activities
  • Prepare systems for flight: assembly, configuration, calibration, and pre-flight inspections
  • Ensure UAV and equipment readiness for demos and field activities: configuration control, spares, rapid repairs
  • Execute customer-facing flights with strict adherence to safety standards and mission protocols
  • Diagnose mechanical, electronic, and software issues in lab and field conditions — identify the root cause, not just the symptom
  • Analyze flight logs (ground control and onboard systems) to detect anomalies, performance issues, and system limitations; build clear cause-and-effect explanations of failures
  • Evaluate test and demo outcomes, systematize recurring issues, and propose improvements to engineering
  • Tune and configure flight controllers (ArduPilot, iNav, Betaflight); integrate components such as cameras, antennas, telemetry modules, and payloads
  • Work with communication protocols (MAVLink, CRSF, SBUS, CAN, UART) at a practical level
  • Maintain documentation: test reports, checklists, issue logs, lessons learned
  • Communicate with engineers and technical teams in Ukraine to ensure configuration consistency and technical alignment

Requirements

  • Experience operating UAVs (fixed-wing or multirotor) confidently in real conditions
  • Full drone system setup experience — from hardware assembly to flight readiness
  • Hands-on configuration experience with at least one platform: ArduPilot, iNav, or Betaflight
  • Solid technical understanding of UAV systems: electronics, connectors, soldering, antennas, basic aerodynamics
  • Strong analytical skills: flight log analysis, structured troubleshooting, ability to reason from symptom to root cause and clearly explain the chain of events
  • Ability to perform troubleshooting and repairs in field conditions
  • Strong safety mindset and disciplined operational behavior — comfortable flying in front of clients
  • Ability to organize own tasks independently in dynamic environments
  • Willingness to travel internationally, including business trips to Ukraine
  • Finnish — Native or Advanced. English — B2 or higher

Nice to have

  • Experience with both fixed-wing and multirotor platforms
  • Technical education in aviation, radio electronics, robotics, or related fields
  • Understanding of radio communication principles: signal propagation, interference, antenna selection
  • Experience writing short technical reports or structured issue descriptions
  • Experience in drone racing, SAR operations, or other high-responsibility flight environments
  • Experience supporting demos or working directly with clients

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off: According to Finnish labor law.
  • Health & Wellness Package
  • Lunch Benefit: daily lunch allowance up to the tax‑free limit as a fringe benefit.
  • Sport & Culture: annual budget for gyms, sports activities, cultural events, and hobbies.
  • Wellbeing Allowance: additional allowance for massage, mental health services, and other wellness support.
  • Extended Occupational Healthcare: enhanced coverage including GP, specialists, mental health, and partial dental care.
  • Accident Insurance (24/7): full coverage for accidents during both work and free time.
  • Business Travel Insurance: coverage for work‑related travel.
  • Company Phone + Subscription provided as a fringe benefit.
  • Snacks & Office Comforts: coffee, snacks, fruits, and other office perks.
  • No‑Crunch Policy: no systematic overtime; overtime is compensated or reimbursed.
  • Meeting‑Light Culture: protected focus time and minimal unnecessary meetings.
  • High‑End Equipment: premium laptop, monitor, and peripherals.
  • Lab & Gadget Budget: annual budget for hardware, tools, books, and learning materials.
  • Hackathons & Offsites: regular internal events focused on innovation and technology.
  • Business Travel Expenses: full coverage of tickets, accommodation, and transportation.
  • Per Diem (Vero Max): daily allowances according to the maximum tax‑free Vero rates.
  • Low‑hierarchy, engineering‑driven environment with strong autonomy and zero micromanagement.