Drones kill and injure more than 5,000 Ukrainians per month—more than any other weapon .
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Our client is on a mission to stop that.
They make hand-launched missiles to neutralize short-range air threats.
Small enough to carry three in a tactical vest and affordable for all ground units, our micro-missile will be the smallest, most cost-effective guided missile ever deployed.
Their goal : Turn the tide of war in Ukraine and provide NATO with a proven solution to drone threats.
We are looking for a Aerospace/Controls Engineer to join the founding team.
You will develop and test algorithms for our counter-UAS mini-missiles, working on SWIL, HWIL, and aerodynamic design.
They want a systems thinker with the resourcefulness to achieve what others believe impossible within compressed timelines.
Key Responsibilities Develop and refine control algorithms for missile guidance.
Contribute to aerodynamic design and optimization of fins and body.
Integrate and tune servos, sensors, and the flight controller.
Test and validate systems using SWIL and HWIL simulations and real-world trials.
Required Qualifications Hands-on experience developing control algorithms, preferably for missiles, UAVs, or other airborne systems.
Proficiency in control theory, aerodynamics, trajectory optimization, and real-time systems.
System-level thinker with the ability to meet tight constraints.
Willingness to work from the UK.
High sense of urgency and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Preferred Qualifications Electrical engineering or computer vision experience.
Willing to work in safe areas of Ukraine.
Passion for Ukraine’s defense.
Experience in startups or rapid R&D.
Interest in rocketry or missile systems.
Why Join them? Impact : Build technology to protect lives and change the course of war.
Ownership : Shape the core algorithms for an innovative product.
Purpose : Collaborate with a passionate team delivering frontline solutions.
Compensation : Competitive salary and stock options (0-2%).
Our client designs based on soldier needs, not rigid contracts, offering agility to adapt and deliver where it matters most.
If you’re ready to make an impact, join us