ArduPilot Engineer
- Kyiv
- From 2 years
We are TAF Industries, a military‑tech company that manufactures and develops military
technologies ranging from FPV drones and loitering munitions to missiles and artificial
intelligence systems for aerial reconnaissance. We are looking for an ArduPilot Engineer.
You are eligible for this position if you:
- have 3+ years of hands‑on experience with ArduPilot, preferably in real missions or
production‑ready systems; - have proficiency in C++ and Python, and are familiar with MAVLink;
- have experience configuring autopilots (PID, failsafe, auto modes), firmware, and working
with GCS software (Mission Planner / QGroundControl); - are familiar with Git and CI/CD processes;
- have English proficiency from B1 to C1;
- understand the principles of drone operation: aerodynamics, electronics, power systems,
sensors.
It would be great if you have:
- recommendations from previous places of work.
Your tasks will include:
- customizing and optimizing ArduPilot firmware for different platforms
(quad/plane/rover/VTOL); - integrating sensors, ESCs, GPS, telemetry, optical flow systems;
- setting up communication with ground control stations and testing MAVLink connectivity;
- performing HIL/SIL testing and writing scripts to automate checks;
- analyzing logs (via MAVExplorer / Flight Review), preparing changelogs, and maintaining
documentation; - participating in testing, field deployments, and battle‑tested tuning.
We offer:
- official employment and mobilization deferment for eligible men;
- 24 calendar days of paid vacation and paid sick leave;
- work schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00–19:00;
- a comfortable and safe workplace;
- competitive and timely salary;
- work in a company where your voice is heard and respected, and leadership is open to
dialogue and suggestions.
The employer reserves the right to contact only those candidates who best meet the
requirements of the vacancy.
About the company
TAF Industries is a team of people who came together in 2022 to protect Ukraine’s
independence and save as many military and civilian lives as possible. And to take revenge
on the enemy through innovation.
We have set ourselves an ambitious goal — to turn Ukraine into a leader in the
development of military technologies, which will guarantee the security of our state.
Thanks to our own R&D center and international logistics experience, we quickly adapt to
frontline needs, improve existing solutions, and develop new systems for effective enemy
suppression.
We value the experience of veterans and believe that together we can achieve even more for
the military‑tech sector. If this vacancy matches your skills and competencies, please write
to us. We would be honored to work with you.
We look forward to receiving your resume!