A selection of current job openings from leading Ukrainian defence tech companies
The Ukrainian defence tech sector continues to scale, creating new opportunities for professionals across all profiles. This week’s selection includes vacancies from thermal imaging manufacturer Oko Camera, BlueBird Tech, Odd Systems, The Fourth Law, and the Unmanned Systems Forces, which currently offer more than 300 open positions.
The selection is traditionally complemented by the section’s partners — BazaIT Defense and CORE Team.
Editor-selected job openings
This week, Defender Media published an in-depth feature on Oko Camera, exploring the work of one of Ukraine’s largest thermal imaging manufacturers. The company is currently scaling rapidly and primarily seeks experienced engineers. Career opportunities at Oko Camera are available on the company’s website.
The Unmanned Systems Forces have recently unveiled the new Ukrainian mid-strike system MORRIGAN, used to engage targets deep in the rear of Russian forces. More than 350 job openings are currently available on the USF website.
BlueBird Tech, which is planning to develop guided aerial bombs and participate in the US Drone Dominance programme, has up to 50 open positions across various functions.
Odd Systems, which unveiled its first daytime camera at the end of April, is currently looking for a Head of Production Scaling and a Senior/Lead Linux Kernel Engineer.
At The Fourth Law, another company by Yaroslav Azhnyuk, the following positions are currently open:
Sloboda Studio is looking for a Product / Business Development Manager to grow the MilTech direction
Product / Business Development Manager
The company is launching a new strategic direction and looking for someone who will help transform Sloboda Studio’s expertise into partnerships and contracts in the Defense/MilTech sector.
Your mission: Research the market, build relationships with EU/US Defense companies, launch pilot projects, and shape the go-to-market strategy.
We expect: Experience in MilTech/Defense or a military environment, understanding of the IT services business, experience launching new initiatives, and strong communication skills.
Environment: Founding Role, direct collaboration with leadership, fully remote, and the opportunity to influence the development of defense technologies.
We are looking for a driver with an ownership mindset, for whom Getting Things Done is not a methodology, but a way of working.
Details here: MilTech Product & Business Development Manager
DroneOps, a product IT company developing alternative navigation solutions for UAVs, is looking for a multicopter UAV pilot-technician.
Pilot-technician of a copter-type UAV
We are looking for an experienced UAV copter pilot-technician to join our flight team to test our development of an alternative navigation system in the absence of GPS. The candidate must be confident in flying drones, be technically literate, have a deep understanding of the operation of the main components of the UAV and have experience working with Ardupilot-based systems. The work includes piloting the UAV copter, testing and assisting with technical aspects related to flights.
Responsibilities:
- Operate copter-type UAVs
- Perform pre-flight checks and adjustments to UAVs
- Maintain aircraft and associated equipment
- Assist in flight planning and safety procedures
- Troubleshoot UAV hardware
- Record and report flight data
- Work with engineers during testing and development of new platforms
Required skills:
- Real-world experience flying a copter-type UAV for at least 30 hours
- Understanding the operation of the main components of a UAV
- Advanced knowledge of Ardupilot
- Experience working with mission planning programs (Mission Planner, QGroundControl)
- Ability to safely operate a drone in the field
- Skills in diagnosing and repairing UAVs and related equipment
Will be a plus:
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education
- Experience working with aircraft-type UAVs
- English level B1 and above
- Experience with wing-type UAVs
- Preference in hiring is given to people with combat experience and veterans
Personal qualities:
- Responsibility
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Initiative
We offer:
- Competitive salary and bonuses
- Official employment
- Full-time employment
- Comfortable office in Kyiv
- Reservation from mobilization
- Participation in testing and development of a military-oriented product.
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- A professional and cool team, as well as regular teambuilding
Quantum Systems Ukraine, which develops advanced eVTOL unmanned systems with integrated AI and acoustic detection technologies, currently has five notable open positions:
- Design Engineer
- Flight Control Systems Engineer
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Linux Software Engineer
- UAS Instructor
Jobs from BazaIT Defense
BazaIT Defense helps specialists find jobs and grow their careers in the defence tech sector. Top opportunities include:
Manual QA
G-Next Intelligence
Level: Middle, Junior
Employment: Remote, Full-time [Kyiv]
Design Engineer
NDA
Level: Middle
Employment: Office, Full-time [Kyiv]
Opportunities from CORE Team
CORE Team is a strategic recruitment partner for the defence tech sector, helping businesses strengthen their teams with R&D experts and C-level leaders to secure technological advantage. Latest openings:
Deputy CFO
NDA
Employment: Office, Full-time [Ukraine, a major city in the Western region]
Head of Operations
NDA
Employment: Remote, Full-time [Kyiv]
Personal Assistant
NDA
Employment: Hybrid, Full-time [Kyiv]
Translator
NDA
Employment: Hybrid, Full-time [Ukraine, a major city in the Western region]
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