Senior Flight Ops Technician
Core
Senior technician supporting the development, testing, and operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in Ukraine, bridging prototyping, hardware integration, and field flight operations.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC flight ops technician
Builds
Prototype unmanned aircraft, avionics, test infrastructure, and HIL rigs
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Robotics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical and electrical systems integration, rapid prototyping (3D printing), HIL rig maintenance, wiring harness fabrication, system-level troubleshooting, reading technical drawings, field operations support
Preferred skills
Fixed-wing and multirotor UAS experience, autonomous systems integration, PX4/ArduPilot familiarity, Linux command-line tools, oscilloscope/logic analyzer usage, lab establishment
Technologies
PX4, ArduPilot, Linux, 3D printing, HIL rigs, Ground Control Stations
Responsibilities
Build and modify prototype UAS, integrate avionics and sensors, fabricate components, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, support SIL/HIL/flight testing, maintain test infrastructure, mentor junior technicians, transport personnel and equipment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC