QA Engineer (UAV)

TL;DR

QA Engineer (UAV): Ensuring the reliability and performance of unmanned aerial systems through rigorous field testing and data validation with an accent on flight log analysis and sensor diagnostics. Focus on identifying critical defects in real-world environments and providing rapid feedback loops to engineering teams to maintain system stability.

Location: Must be based in Kyiv

Company

hirify.global is a defence technology company developing high-performance, software-defined unmanned systems for NATO Allies and partners.

What you will do

• Validate flight test results on-site to ensure data integrity and mission success.
• Monitor system health via real-time diagnostics of sensors and aircraft components.
• Perform log analysis to filter signal noise and identify root causes of anomalies.
• Annotate flight segments to verify specific test cases like EW jamming resistance.
• Develop strategic test protocols and functional verification plans.
• Maintain a direct feedback loop with engineering teams to report and classify defects.

Requirements

• Must be based in Kyiv and able to work in field conditions.
• Experience with fixed-wing UAVs.
• Proven experience in flight log analysis.
• Understanding of sensor physics, aerodynamics, and control theory.
• Systemic approach to solving complex technical problems.

Nice to have

• Experience with ArduPilot or proprietary flight stacks.
• Proficiency with flight visualization tools like FlightPlot or PlotJuggler.
• Background in experimental physics or mechanical engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous systems for defence.
• Direct impact on product reliability and mission success.
• Collaborative environment focused on technical excellence and rapid development.