Engineering Tech Lead – Autonomous UAV Navigation
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21.07.2026
Engineering Tech Lead – Autonomous UAV Navigation
Lead
Military/Defense
5-7 years

Schedule

Full-time

Location

Kyiv

Type of Work

Remote

Sphere

Robotics

We are open for

Veterans
About Job
Summary

dForce Technologies GmbH is a Ukrainian defence-tech startup with European investment and headquarters in Austria. The company develops software-defined autonomy solutions for unmanned systems, combining Ukrainian engineering expertise with European business operations and R&D.

Its core product is a GNSS-denied autonomous navigation software stack that enables UAVs to execute missions reliably in challenging and contested environments. The solution integrates into existing unmanned platforms with minimal modifications to the flight system architecture, allowing manufacturers to enhance autonomy without redesigning their hardware.

dForce operates in the defence and dual-use technology sectors, collaborating with international OEMs, defence partners, and unmanned systems manufacturers to deliver next-generation autonomous navigation capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the engineering team.
  • Run technical meetings and drive engineering decisions.
  • Plan, prioritize, and manage engineering work in Jira.
  • Break down product goals into technical tasks.
  • Track execution and remove engineering blockers.
  • Review code and ensure engineering quality.
  • Coordinate Computer Vision, Embedded, and Flight Software development.
  • Work with the CTO on architecture and technical strategy.
  • Improve engineering processes and documentation.
  • Mentor engineers and support technical growth.

Requirements
What we Expect

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • Experience leading engineering teams or technical projects
  • Strong Python and C++
  • Strong background in AI, Computer Vision, Robotics, or Autonomous Systems
  • Experience with Linux, Git, Docker, and Jira
  • Understanding of software architecture and scalable system design
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Professional English

Nice to Have:

  • Visual Odometry (VIO)
  • SLAM
  • Sensor Fusion
  • PX4 / ArduPilot
  • MAVLink
  • Raspberry Pi
  • UAV or Robotics experience

Professional Skill
Robotics UAV Computer Vision Leadership Autonomous systems Communication
Languages
English | Proficient
What we offer
What we Offer

  • Work on an innovative military & defense technology project
  • Remote work format
  • 18 calendar days of paid vacation
  • 10 days of paid sick leave


About Company
dForce Technologies GmbH,
https://d-force.ai

About Us

dForce Technologies GmbH is a Ukrainian defence-tech startup with European investment and headquarters in Austria. The company develops software-defined autonomy solutions for unmanned systems, combining Ukrainian engineering expertise with European business operations and R&D.

Its core product is a GNSS-denied autonomous navigation software stack that enables UAVs to execute missions reliably in challenging and contested environments. The solution integrates into existing unmanned platforms with minimal modifications to the flight system architecture, allowing manufacturers to enhance autonomy without redesigning their hardware.

dForce operates in the defence and dual-use technology sectors, collaborating with international OEMs, defence partners, and unmanned systems manufacturers to deliver next-generation autonomous navigation capabilities.