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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the Role

  • Core Focus: Corporate financial management, budgeting, and cash flow control.
  • Strategic Responsibility: Financial planning, reporting, and business performance evaluation.

SPE “Athlon Avia”, a full-cycle Ukrainian research and production enterprise and an industry leader in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team during this period of rapid expansion.

Scope of Responsibilities

  • Management Accounting & Reporting: Establish, manage, and oversee internal financial accounting, analysis, and reporting standards.
  • Accounting & Taxation Oversight: Supervise the accounting department to ensure full compliance regarding general ledgers, financial statements, primary documentation, and tax planning.
  • External Financial Relations: Act as the primary liaison with banking institutions, tax authorities, and other financial entities.
  • Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Direct and optimize the company’s financial resources, working capital, and overall cash flows.
  • Financial Modeling & Budgeting: Develop long-term financial models, drive the annual budgeting process, and monitor budgetary execution across operational projects.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to national financial regulations, reporting standards, and relevant legislation.

Candidate Requirements

  • Professional Experience: 5+ years of proven track record in a senior financial executive role (CFO or Finance Director).
  • Industry Background: Extensive experience in the manufacturing or production sector is mandatory.
  • Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in financial management, tax law, financial accounting, and managerial reporting frameworks.
  • Advanced Domain Knowledge: Clear understanding of transfer pricing principles and cross-border transactions.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven capability to lead, mentor, and structure financial teams effectively.
  • Language Proficiency: Upper-Intermediate (B2) level of English or higher.

What We Offer

  • Formal Employment & Full Social Package: Official employment from Day 1 in compliance with Ukrainian labor laws, including paid vacation, sick leave, and full social contributions.
  • Competitive Compensation: Fair, market-aligned compensation reviewed regularly through a transparent performance review process.
  • Career Progression & Development: Clear pathways for both vertical and horizontal career mobility, supported by the company’s commitment to long-term professional partnerships.
  • Cutting-Edge Industry: Opportunity to work alongside high-performing professionals in a dynamic, technology-driven sector.
  • Comprehensive Medical Insurance: 100% company-covered health insurance prioritizing employees’ physical and mental well-being.
  • Corporate English Classes: 100% company-funded language courses to maintain or upgrade your English proficiency.
  • Military Reservation (Deferment): Official deferment processing initiated starting from the first day of employment.
  • Comfortable On-Site Work Environment: Well-equipped office featuring a secure shelter, located within comfortable walking distance from a subway station.

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    Junior Process Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer

    About the Role

    • Core Focus: Career start in manufacturing engineering preparation and technical documentation control.
    • Key Collaboration: Interfunctional coordination with R&D design engineers, production teams, and Quality Assurance (QA).

    SPE “Athlon Avia”, a full-cycle Ukrainian research and production enterprise and an industry leader in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), is seeking an ambitious Junior Process Engineer eager to learn and build a career in high-tech defense manufacturing during this period of active growth.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Process Study & Optimization: Study and gain deep insights into product manufacturing engineering processes.
    • Technical Documentation Support: Prepare, review, and maintain process documentation across all product development stages.
    • Production Lifecycle Support: Participate in technical and process support from initial conceptual design through pre-series production.
    • Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Analyze structural designs for manufacturability and contribute to continuous improvement.
    • Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Liaise closely with design engineers, manufacturing personnel, and Quality Control specialists.

    Candidate Profile & Qualifications

    • Education: Senior student or recent graduate in an engineering/technical discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Design, Materials Science, Electronics, or similar).
    • 3D CAD Skills: Fundamental proficiency in SolidWorks (ability to navigate 3D models, read engineering drawings, and review design documentation).
    • Standards & Documentation Knowledge: Basic knowledge of unified engineering/technological documentation standards (ESKD / ESTD) and formatting rules.
    • Blueprint Literacy: Proven ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and engineering schematics.
    • Mindset: High willingness to learn, enthusiasm for manufacturing engineering, and strong team spirit.

    What We Offer

    • Formal Employment & Full Social Package: Official employment from Day 1 in compliance with Ukrainian labor laws, including paid vacation, sick leave, and full social protection.
    • Competitive Compensation: Transparent salary review framework aligned with market benchmarks.
    • Mentorship & Career Progression: Structured onboarding, mentorship, and clear opportunities for both horizontal and vertical career growth.
    • Innovative Work Environment: Opportunity to work with advanced technologies alongside industry experts shaping the future of unmanned systems.
    • Comprehensive Medical Insurance: 100% company-funded health insurance prioritizing physical and mental well-being.
    • Corporate English Language Classes: 100% company-funded English courses to boost or maintain your language proficiency.
    • Military Reservation (Deferment): Official deferment procedure initiated from your first working day.
    • On-Site Work Environment: Comfortable office with a dedicated shelter, within easy walking distance from a subway station.

     

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      Systems Engineer (UAV)

      About the Role

      • Core Focus: Designing complex, end-to-end Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) architecture.
      • System Integration: Hardware, software, avionics, sensors, and communication systems integration.

      Join the leader in Ukrainian unmanned aviation!

      SPE “Athlon Avia”, a full-cycle Ukrainian research and production enterprise developing advanced UAV technologies, is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer / UAV System Engineer to join our growing engineering team.

      Core Responsibilities

      • System Architecture & Requirements: Define technical specifications and design scalable, modular, and reliable UAV architectures (hardware, embedded software, communication layers).
      • Concept & Subsystem Integration: Conceptualize product architectures; select, test, and integrate core subsystems (avionics, sensors, radio links, antennas, power management, propulsion) to ensure seamless functional compatibility.
      • Technical Project Leadership: Act as the Lead Systems Architect. Decompose technical goals and assign tasks across multidisciplinary engineering teams (electronics, mechanical design, embedded software, testing, and production).
      • Validation & Documentation: Review and validate outputs from adjacent engineering departments against technical specifications. Draft comprehensive project documentation (technical proposals, engineering calculations, test protocols) and approve design blueprints.
      • Flight Stack Optimization: Fine-tune and configure flight control stacks; optimize flight dynamics, in-air stability, and resistance to external interference. Analyze telemetry data and flight logs.
      • Testing & Field Trials: Design ground and flight test scenarios. Participate directly in factory and field trials to verify system reliability, performance, and compliance with standards.

      Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

      Mandatory Skills & Competencies:

      • Deep understanding of complex Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) architecture.
      • Hands-on expertise integrating hardware and software in complex engineering systems.
      • Strong grasp of interactions between key components: flight stacks, sensors, payloads, power management systems, propulsion, and communication modules.
      • Experience configuring and tuning flight controllers based on ArduPilot or PX4 firmware, as well as working with telemetry, flight logs, and analytical software tools.
      • Proficiency in communication protocols and data interfaces: MAVLink, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, MSP, Ethernet.
      • Practical experience configuring and integrating RF communication architectures.
      • Proficiency in technical documentation drafting (architectural requirements, schematics, test plans, trial reports, user manuals).
      • Strong technical decision-making, autonomy, and cross-functional synchronization capabilities.
      • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware and software bugs.
      • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aviation/Aeronautical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Computer Science, or Embedded Systems.

      Desired Work Experience:

      • 2+ years of experience in systems engineering at the intersection of hardware and software solutions.
      • Mandatory hands-on experience in projects involving UAVs (fixed-wing or multirotor), aviation, robotics, or military hardware.
      • Proven track record managing all product lifecycle stages—from requirements gathering and concept design to field trials and serial manufacturing deployment.
      • Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering teams.
      • Language Proficiency: Intermediate (B1) level of English or higher for reading technical documentation and international communication.

      Nice to Have:

      • Technical mentorship or engineering team leadership experience.
      • Understanding of navigation algorithms, real-time UAV control, and Electronic Warfare (EW) mitigation techniques.
      • Experience integrating complex payloads, camera gimbals, computer vision (CV) modules, and advanced sensors.
      • PCB design and schematics development skills.
      • Basic 3D modeling skills.
      • C/C++ or Python programming skills (algorithm development, debugging, and code optimization).
      • Familiarity with international and defense standardization framework standards: MIL-STD, ISO, STANAG, EUROCAE.

      What We Offer

      • Formal Employment & Full Social Package: Official employment from Day 1 in compliance with Ukrainian labor laws, including paid annual leave, sick leave, and full social security protection.
      • Competitive Compensation: Transparent salary reviews tied to market dynamics to ensure fair remuneration.
      • Career Growth & Professional Development: Vertical and horizontal career mobility backed by long-term corporate partnership.
      • Cutting-Edge Technology: Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic, high-tech defense sector.
      • 100% Covered Medical Insurance: Full health insurance coverage prioritizing employee physical and mental well-being.
      • 100% Covered English Classes: Corporate language training to help you maintain or enhance your English skills.
      • Military Reservation (Deferment): Official deferment processing initiated starting from your first day of employment.
      • Comfortable On-Site Workspace: Well-equipped office with a secure shelter, located within comfortable walking distance from a subway station.

      P.S. Your CV will be reviewed by our recruiting team within 2 business days. If your background aligns with our expectations, we will reach out promptly.


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        Flight Test Engineer (UAV Test Pilot)

        About the Role

        • Core Focus: Conducting flight tests, tuning UAV systems, and validating in-flight performance.
        • Key Collaboration: Analyzing flight data and providing direct feedback to R&D and engineering teams.

        Join the leader in Ukrainian unmanned aviation!

        SPE “Athlon Avia”, a full-cycle Ukrainian research and production enterprise developing advanced UAV technologies, is seeking a skilled Flight Test Engineer (UAV Test Pilot) to join our flight operations team.

        Core Responsibilities

        • Autopilot Tuning & Calibration: Set up, calibrate, and optimize ArduPilot autopilot parameters.
        • Payload & Sensor Integration: Integrate onboard sensors, navigation systems, specialized payloads, and telemetry modules.
        • Ground Equipment Verification: Check and test antenna tracking systems and ground telemetry equipment.
        • Flight Testing: Conduct factory, quality control, and proving-ground flight tests for fixed-wing UAVs and other platforms.
        • UAV Piloting: Operate unmanned aircraft in both manual and fully automated modes.
        • Flight Analysis & Anomaly Detection: Monitor in-flight aircraft behavior and identify operational anomalies.
        • Log File Processing: Process and analyze post-flight LOG files to evaluate performance.
        • Reporting: Prepare detailed flight test reports (acts, maps, photos, and technical commentaries).
        • Engineering Feedback Loop: Provide actionable feedback to hardware and software developers for system enhancements.

        Candidate Qualifications & Experience

        Key Skills & Technical Requirements:

        • Piloting Expertise: Practical experience piloting fixed-wing UAVs across various modes, including full manual mode.
        • Emergency Decision-Making: Proven ability to make quick, critical decisions during emergencies (e.g., loss of telemetry or video feed).
        • ArduPilot & Software: Hands-on experience with ArduPilot-based systems for fixed-wing UAVs and proficiency in Mission Planner.
        • PID Tuning: Practical skills in tuning PID loops.
        • Sensors & Avionics Integration: Practical experience integrating and configuring GPS/GNSS, IMUs, electronic compasses, LiDARs, and other sensors.
        • RF & EW Understanding: Deep understanding of RF communications (telemetry and video links) and the impact of Electronic Warfare (EW) on communication channels.
        • Launch Systems: Hands-on experience operating bungee and catapult launch systems.
        • Lab Preparation & Bench Testing: Ability to inspect, prepare, and bench-test UAVs prior to field trials.
        • Hardware & Soldering Skills: Basic soldering skills and proficiency using digital multimeters.
        • Technical Literacy: Computer literacy with basic skills in configuring PCs, modems, and ground control stations.
        • Aerodynamics: Knowledge of aerodynamic principles and basic environmental factors affecting flight performance.

        What We Offer

        • Formal Employment & Full Social Package: Official employment from Day 1 in compliance with Ukrainian labor laws, including paid annual leave, sick leave, and full social security contributions.
        • Competitive Compensation: Transparent salary review framework aligned with market benchmarks.
        • Career Growth & Mobility: Clear pathways for both horizontal and vertical career development within the company.
        • Cutting-Edge Tech Environment: Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic, high-tech defense sector.
        • 100% Covered Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance prioritizing employee physical and mental well-being.
        • 100% Covered English Classes: Corporate language courses to maintain or upgrade your English proficiency.
        • Military Reservation (Deferment): Official deferment processing initiated starting from your first day of employment.
        • Comfortable Work Environment: On-site working environment with an equipped bomb shelter, located within easy walking distance from a subway station.

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          Process Engineer (Electrical Assembly)

          About the Role

          • Core Focus: Development of manufacturing engineering processes for electrical and electronic assemblies.
          • Key Scope: Process documentation, wiring routing design, production optimization, and labor norming.

          SPE “Athlon Avia”, a full-cycle Ukrainian research and production enterprise and an industry leader in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), is seeking a skilled Process Engineer (Electrical Assembly) to join our team as we continue our active expansion.

          Key Responsibilities

          • Wiring Routing Design: Develop detailed electrical wiring harness layouts and routing plans, specifying cable paths, connection nodes, and mounting points.
          • Technical Process Requirements: Create routing sheets and standard operating procedures (SOPs) detailing wire fastening methods, connection types, insulation, and protection against mechanical damage and environmental factors.
          • Spatial Layout Optimization: Ensure optimal cable positioning inside the product airframe to prevent chafing, interference, and damage to adjacent subsystems.
          • Assembly Work Instructions: Draft clear, step-by-step technological instructions for assembly technicians, including safety protocols, crimping/soldering standards, and wire-harnessing guidelines.
          • Hands-on Assembly & Wiring: Perform wiring layout and installation of electronic modules (sensors, flight controllers, power boards) in accordance with engineering schematics when required by product design.
          • Electrical System Hookup: Connect and secure electronic units, inspect assembly integrity, ensure proper insulation, and verify physical protection.
          • Production Documentation & Quality Logs: Record assembly outcomes, log work progress, document identified defects, and update technical documentation accordingly.
          • Test Reporting & Acceptance: Prepare test reports, qualification acts, and validation documents based on trial results for formal approval.

          Candidate Qualifications & Required Skills

          • Wiring Engineering Requirements: Proven ability to define technological requirements for cable harness routing and electrical assembly.
          • Process Documentation: Experience drafting technical and manufacturing process documentation.
          • Process Optimization & Norming: Proficiency in manufacturing process optimization and labor time-study (norming).
          • Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with SolidWorks and Altium Designer.

          What We Offer

          • Formal Employment & Full Social Package: Official employment from Day 1 in compliance with Ukrainian labor laws, including paid annual leave, sick leave, and full social protection.
          • Competitive Compensation: Transparent salary reviews aligned with market benchmarks to ensure fair, competitive pay.
          • Career Advancement & Development: Clear opportunities for vertical and horizontal career growth in a company focused on long-term partnership.
          • Cutting-Edge Tech Environment: Work alongside top industry professionals in a dynamic, high-tech defense sector.
          • 100% Covered Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance prioritizing employee physical and mental well-being.
          • 100% Covered English Language Classes: Corporate language courses to continuously upgrade or maintain your English proficiency.
          • Military Reservation (Deferment): Official deferment processing initiated starting from your first day of employment.
          • Comfortable On-Site Workspace: Well-equipped office with a secure shelter, located within comfortable walking distance from a subway station.

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            Process Engineer (Electrical Assembly)

            About the Role

            • Core Focus: Development of manufacturing engineering processes for electrical and electronic assemblies.
            • Key Scope: Process documentation, wiring routing design, production optimization, and labor norming.

            SPE “Athlon Avia”, a full-cycle Ukrainian research and production enterprise and an industry leader in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), is seeking a skilled Process Engineer (Electrical Assembly) to join our team as we continue our active expansion.

            Key Responsibilities

            • Wiring Routing Design: Develop detailed electrical wiring harness layouts and routing plans, specifying cable paths, connection nodes, and mounting points.
            • Technical Process Requirements: Create routing sheets and standard operating procedures (SOPs) detailing wire fastening methods, connection types, insulation, and protection against mechanical damage and environmental factors.
            • Spatial Layout Optimization: Ensure optimal cable positioning inside the product airframe to prevent chafing, interference, and damage to adjacent subsystems.
            • Assembly Work Instructions: Draft clear, step-by-step technological instructions for assembly technicians, including safety protocols, crimping/soldering standards, and wire-harnessing guidelines.
            • Hands-on Assembly & Wiring: Perform wiring layout and installation of electronic modules (sensors, flight controllers, power boards) in accordance with engineering schematics when required by product design.
            • Electrical System Hookup: Connect and secure electronic units, inspect assembly integrity, ensure proper insulation, and verify physical protection.
            • Production Documentation & Quality Logs: Record assembly outcomes, log work progress, document identified defects, and update technical documentation accordingly.
            • Test Reporting & Acceptance: Prepare test reports, qualification acts, and validation documents based on trial results for formal approval.

            Candidate Qualifications & Required Skills

            • Wiring Engineering Requirements: Proven ability to define technological requirements for cable harness routing and electrical assembly.
            • Process Documentation: Experience drafting technical and manufacturing process documentation.
            • Process Optimization & Norming: Proficiency in manufacturing process optimization and labor time-study (norming).
            • Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with SolidWorks and Altium Designer.

            What We Offer

            • Formal Employment & Full Social Package: Official employment from Day 1 in compliance with Ukrainian labor laws, including paid annual leave, sick leave, and full social protection.
            • Competitive Compensation: Transparent salary reviews aligned with market benchmarks to ensure fair, competitive pay.
            • Career Advancement & Development: Clear opportunities for vertical and horizontal career growth in a company focused on long-term partnership.
            • Cutting-Edge Tech Environment: Work alongside top industry professionals in a dynamic, high-tech defense sector.
            • 100% Covered Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance prioritizing employee physical and mental well-being.
            • 100% Covered English Language Classes: Corporate language courses to continuously upgrade or maintain your English proficiency.
            • Military Reservation (Deferment): Official deferment processing initiated starting from your first day of employment.
            • Comfortable On-Site Workspace: Well-equipped office with a secure shelter, located within comfortable walking distance from a subway station.


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              Product manager

              About the Role

              • Core Focus: Product vision definition, strategic roadmap execution, and product lifecycle management.
              • Key Collaboration: User needs analysis and cross-functional alignment between R&D, engineering teams, and key stakeholders.

              SPE “Athlon Avia”, a full-cycle Ukrainian research and production enterprise and an industry leader in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), is seeking an experienced Product Manager to join our team as we continue to scale our technological capabilities.

              Key Responsibilities

              • Product Vision & Strategy: Shape the overarching Product Vision, define strategic development trajectories, and build comprehensive product roadmaps.
              • User Research & Feedback Loop: Conduct in-depth analysis of end-user requirements, gathering and synthesizing feedback from field tests and real-world operational scenarios.
              • Requirements & Specifications: Translate business and operational needs into product requirements, technical specifications, and user stories for R&D and engineering teams.
              • Backlog Prioritization: Manage and prioritize the product backlog to ensure high-quality, timely delivery across engineering sprints.
              • Field Testing & Demos: Participate directly in field testing and product demonstrations, leveraging post-trial data to iterate and refine features.
              • Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate closely with external partners, military end-users, and leadership to align product strategy with operational priorities.
              • Metrics & Product Documentation: Track core performance metrics and maintain structured, up-to-date product documentation.

              Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

              Essential Requirements:

              • Professional Background: Proven experience as a Product Manager in tech companies, with a strong preference for Hardware, Deep-Tech, or Defence-Tech domains.
              • Lifecycle Mastery: Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end product development lifecycle—from conceptualization and R&D to field deployment and scaling.
              • Technical Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge technical engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders/end-users.
              • Domain Adaptability: Strong technical literacy or the proven ability to rapidly master complex domain areas (avionics, electronics, military tech).
              • Flexibility: Willingness to operate in a high-velocity environment and travel for field testing and operational trials.

              Nice to Have:

              • Technical degree (Aeronautical Engineering, Radio Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field).
              • Practical domain knowledge in defense technologies: Electronic Warfare (EW), RF telemetry, UAVs, gimbals/stabilized platforms, satellite links (Starlink), and adjacent systems.
              • Direct collaboration experience with military units as key end-users.
              • Professional English proficiency for reading technical documentation and business correspondence.

              What We Offer

              • Formal Employment & Full Social Package: Official employment from Day 1 in compliance with Ukrainian labor laws, including paid annual leave, sick leave, and full social protection.
              • Competitive Compensation: Transparent salary reviews aligned with market benchmarks to ensure fair, competitive pay.
              • Career Growth & Advancement: Clear opportunities for vertical and horizontal career development in a company focused on long-term talent retention.
              • Cutting-Edge Tech Environment: Work alongside top industry professionals in a dynamic, high-tech defense sector.
              • 100% Covered Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance prioritizing employee physical and mental well-being.
              • 100% Covered English Language Classes: Corporate language courses to continuously upgrade or maintain your English proficiency.
              • Military Reservation (Deferment): Official deferment processing initiated starting from your first day of employment.
              • Comfortable On-Site Workspace: Well-equipped office with a secure shelter, located within comfortable walking distance from a subway station.

              P.S. Your CV will be reviewed by our recruiting team within 2 business days. If your background aligns with our expectations, we will reach out promptly.


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                Business Development Lead

                About the Role

                • Core Focus: Market presence expansion, strategic partnership acquisition, and business scaling across domestic and international markets.
                • Key Scope: Deal structuring from initial contact to contracting, strategic MilTech market analysis, and revenue pipeline development.

                We are seeking a Business Development Lead—a strategic and proactive leader responsible for expanding company market share, driving business growth, and managing the end-to-end sales cycle: from initial outreach and requirement gathering (working with defense forces, government agencies, and procurement bodies) to deal closing and long-term partnership management. This role focuses on strategic market analysis, contract acquisition, and relationship management, backed by a deep understanding of the Defense Tech (MilTech) landscape and its regulatory frameworks.

                The Business Development Lead works directly with executive leadership and cross-functionally coordinates with R&D, marketing, and legal teams to achieve company revenue and expansion goals.

                Core Responsibilities

                • MilTech Market Intelligence: Conduct market research, track industry trends, monitor competitive dynamics, and analyze end-user needs to shape growth strategies.
                • Client & Partner Acquisition: Proactively identify and engage prospective clients (charitable funds, government agencies, defense units) and strategic partners in Ukraine and globally.
                • C-Level Negotiations & Contracting: Conduct high-level negotiations, pitch proprietary tech solutions, and manage deal flow from lead qualification through to contract execution.
                • Product Feedback Loop: Translate client feedback, operational requirements, and market demands to engineering teams to guide product development or adaptation.
                • Proposals & Tenders: Prepare commercial proposals, manage tender bids, and participate in grant programs and defense hackathons.
                • Networking & Events: Represent the company at trade shows, defense exhibitions, and industry conferences to increase brand visibility and cultivate high-value networks.
                • Risk Management: Evaluate commercial, regulatory, and compliance risks when expanding into new markets or closing long-term agreements.
                • Pipeline Management & Analytics: Maintain CRM hygiene, analyze acquisition channels, track sales forecasts, and deliver regular performance metrics to leadership.

                Candidate Profile & Qualifications

                Requirements:

                • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Marketing, Business Management, International Relations, or Engineering/Technical fields.
                • Experience: 3+ years of business development or sales leadership experience, ideally within Tech, IT, Manufacturing, or MilTech/Defense sectors.
                • Domain Knowledge: Understanding of the MilTech/Defense landscape, including government procurement protocols, defense forces interaction, and volunteer foundations.
                • Communication & Sales Skills: Proven presentation, negotiation, and closing skills, with a track record of handling objections and cultivating long-term client partnerships.
                • Language Proficiency: Fluent Ukrainian and Upper-Intermediate (B2) English or higher for international partner engagement.
                • Mindset: High accountability, proactive drive, structured analytical thinking, and comfortable navigating rapid change and ambiguity.

                Nice to Have:

                • Hands-on experience with international defense contracts and export control regulations.

                What We Offer

                • Formal Employment & Full Social Package: Official employment from Day 1 in compliance with Ukrainian labor legislation, including paid annual leave, sick leave, and full social security protection.
                • Competitive Compensation: Transparent salary review framework aligned with market benchmarks to ensure fair pay.
                • Career Growth & Advancement: Structured avenues for horizontal and vertical progression in a company committed to long-term talent retention.
                • Cutting-Edge Tech Environment: Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic, high-tech defense sector.
                • 100% Covered Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance prioritizing employee physical and mental well-being.
                • 100% Covered English Classes: Corporate language training to maintain or enhance your English proficiency.
                • Military Reservation (Deferment): Official deferment processing initiated starting from your first day of employment.
                • Comfortable On-Site Workspace: Well-equipped office space with a dedicated bomb shelter, located within comfortable walking distance from a subway station.

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                  Computer Vision Engineer

                  About the Role

                  • Core Focus: Developing computer vision algorithms for autonomous unmanned aerial systems.
                  • Key Scope: Video stream processing, object detection, real-time target tracking, and embedded AI optimization.

                  Join the leader in Ukrainian unmanned aviation!

                  SPE “Athlon Avia”, a full-cycle Ukrainian research and production enterprise developing advanced UAV technologies, is seeking a skilled Computer Vision Engineer to help build and optimize high-performance video and image processing algorithms for edge UAV applications.

                  📍 Full-time on-site position in Kyiv | Official military reservation (deferment) from Day 1

                  Core Responsibilities

                  • Algorithm Development: Design, build, and optimize Computer Vision algorithms tailored for UAV platforms.
                  • Video Stream Processing: Work with live video streams to implement real-time object detection and target tracking.
                  • Embedded AI/CV Integration: Integrate and optimize AI/CV models for resource-constrained embedded computing platforms.
                  • Testing & Debugging: Test, debug, and fine-tune algorithms across diverse operational environments and flight modes.
                  • Neural Network Deployment: Research, adapt, and deploy deep learning neural network models.
                  • Hardware Benchmarking: Evaluate embedded hardware performance and benchmark processing efficiency.

                  Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

                  Essential Skills & Technical Background:

                  • Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python and/or C++.
                  • Computer Vision Frameworks: Hands-on experience with OpenCV.
                  • Image Processing: Solid understanding of core image and video processing algorithms.
                  • Domain Knowledge: Proven background in Computer Vision and Deep Learning techniques.
                  • OS: Strong Linux user and development skills.

                  Nice to Have:

                  • Experience with video pipelines and acceleration frameworks: GStreamer, DeepStream, TensorRT.
                  • Deployment experience on Nvidia Jetson or other edge embedded hardware platforms.
                  • Deep Learning frameworks: PyTorch or TensorFlow.
                  • Experience with real-time object tracking algorithms and low-latency video streaming.
                  • Practical understanding of deploying neural networks in production environments.

                  What We Offer

                  • Formal Employment & Full Social Package: Official employment from Day 1 in compliance with Ukrainian labor laws, including paid annual leave, sick leave, and full social security protection.
                  • Military Reservation (Deferment): Official deferment processing initiated starting from your first day of employment.
                  • Competitive Compensation: Transparent salary review framework aligned with market benchmarks to ensure fair pay.
                  • Career Growth & Advancement: Clear pathways for horizontal and vertical career development within the company.
                  • 100% Covered Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance prioritizing employee physical and mental well-being.
                  • 100% Covered English Classes: Corporate language courses to continuously upgrade or maintain your English proficiency.
                  • Cutting-Edge Tech Environment: Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic, high-tech defense sector.
                  • On-Site Workspace in Kyiv: Comfortable office space with a secure shelter, located within walking distance of a subway station.

                  P.S. Your CV will be reviewed by our recruiting team within 2 business days. If your background aligns with our expectations, we will reach out promptly.


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                    Antenna Design Engineer

                    About the Role

                    • Core Focus: Design, electromagnetic modeling, and optimization of RF antenna systems.
                    • Key Scope: Prototype assembly, precision laboratory tuning, and field test measurement of antenna parameters.

                    SPE “Athlon Avia”, a full-cycle Ukrainian research and production enterprise and an industry leader in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), is seeking a skilled Antenna Design Engineer to join our team as we scale our R&D capabilities.

                    Core Responsibilities

                    • Antenna Assembly & Fine-Tuning: Prototype fabrication, integration of antenna systems into UAV platforms, and precision tuning using specialized microwave (RF/SHF) measurement tools.
                    • Design & Optimization: Design, model, and optimize high-performance antenna systems.
                    • Electromagnetic Simulation: Perform 3D electromagnetic modeling and field simulation.
                    • Technical Documentation: Draft engineering documentation, manufacturing specs, and technical protocols.
                    • Testing & Measurement: Conduct parameter testing and verification in laboratory and field settings.
                    • Continuous Improvement: Propose architectural and technological improvements for existing antenna solutions.
                    • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with mechanical engineers, electronics designers, and production teams.

                    Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

                    • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Radio Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, or a related technical discipline.
                    • Professional Experience: Hands-on experience in antenna design (1–2+ years preferred).
                    • Simulation Skills: Strong understanding of antenna calculation, design methods, and EM simulation techniques.
                    • Measurement Equipment: Practical proficiency with RF measurement tools (Vector Network Analyzers, signal generators, antenna test ranges).
                    • RF Principles: Solid grasp of radio wave propagation principles and RF fundamentals.
                    • Key Traits: High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and an innovative approach to problem-solving.

                    What We Offer

                    • Formal Employment & Full Social Package: Official employment from Day 1 in compliance with Ukrainian labor laws, including paid annual leave, sick leave, and full social protection.
                    • Competitive Compensation: Transparent salary reviews aligned with market dynamics to ensure fair, market-rate pay.
                    • Career Growth & Advancement: Clear avenues for horizontal and vertical professional development.
                    • Cutting-Edge Tech Environment: Work alongside top industry experts in a high-tech defense sector that makes a real impact.
                    • 100% Covered Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance prioritizing employee physical and mental well-being.
                    • 100% Covered English Classes: Corporate language courses to maintain or enhance your English proficiency.
                    • Military Reservation (Deferment): Official deferment processing initiated starting from your first day of employment.
                    • Comfortable On-Site Workspace: Well-equipped office space with a dedicated shelter, located within comfortable walking distance from a subway station.

                    P.S. Your CV will be reviewed by our recruiting team within 2 business days. If your background aligns with our requirements, we will reach out promptly.


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