UAV Pilot & Engineer

Sine Eng; Tampere; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch benefit

Health & wellness package

Sport & culture budget

Wellbeing allowance

Extended occupational healthcare

Accident insurance

Job summary

Sine Engineering is seeking a hands-on UAV Pilot & Engineer to join our Finland-based team. You will prepare and fly UAVs for client demonstrations and tests, and work with Ukraine-based engineers to translate flight observations into actionable feedback.

Role extends beyond piloting to diagnosing root causes, logging analyses, and tuning flight controllers across platforms like ArduPilot, iNav, and Betaflight. Must be ready for international travel and on-site Finland work.

Qualifications

• Hands-on UAV operation in real conditions for demos and testing.
• Experience with configuring a full drone system from build to flight readiness.
• Familiarity with flight controllers and basic aerodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Operate UAVs (fixed-wing and multirotor) during test flights, client demonstrations, and acceptance activities
• Prepare systems for flight: assembly, configuration, calibration, and pre-flight inspections
• Ensure UAV and equipment readiness for demos and field activities: configuration control, spares, rapid repairs
• Execute customer-facing flights with strict adherence to safety standards and mission protocols
• Diagnose mechanical, electronic, and software issues in lab and field conditions — identify the root cause, not just the symptom
• Analyze flight logs (ground control and onboard systems) to detect anomalies, performance issues, and system limitations; build clear cause-and-effect explanations of failures
• Evaluate test and demo outcomes, systematize recurring issues, and propose improvements to engineering
• Tune and configure flight controllers (ArduPilot, iNav, Betaflight); integrate components such as cameras, antennas, telemetry modules, and payloads
• Work with communication protocols (MAVLink, CRSF, SBUS, CAN, UART) at a practical level
• Maintain documentation: test reports, checklists, issue logs, lessons learned
• Communicate with engineers and technical teams in Ukraine to ensure configuration consistency and technical alignment

Skills

UAV operation

Drone system setup

ArduPilot / iNav / Betaflight

Flight log analysis

Root-cause troubleshooting

Field diagnostics

Safety-minded operation

Independent work

International travel

English proficiency

Finnish language proficiency

Education

Technical education in aviation

Radio electronics

Robotics

Tools

ArduPilot

iNav

Betaflight

Job description

Sine Engineering is the leading global company developing advanced radio communication and navigation systems. We are building mission-critical infrastructure for the multi-million drone era.

We are looking for a hands-on UAV Pilot & Engineer to join our team in Finland. You will prepare and fly UAVs during client demonstrations, acceptance tests, and integration activities, working closely with the local Integration Manager and Ukraine-based engineering teams. This role goes beyond piloting: we expect you to analyze what happens in flight, trace issues to their root cause, and turn field observations into clear, actionable feedback for engineering.

Location: Finland (on-site)

Business trips: Required (international, including Ukraine)

Responsibilities:

• Operate UAVs (fixed-wing and multirotor) during test flights, client demonstrations, and acceptance activities
• Prepare systems for flight: assembly, configuration, calibration, and pre-flight inspections
• Ensure UAV and equipment readiness for demos and field activities: configuration control, spares, rapid repairs
• Execute customer-facing flights with strict adherence to safety standards and mission protocols
• Diagnose mechanical, electronic, and software issues in lab and field conditions — identify the root cause, not just the symptom
• Analyze flight logs (ground control and onboard systems) to detect anomalies, performance issues, and system limitations; build clear cause-and-effect explanations of failures
• Evaluate test and demo outcomes, systematize recurring issues, and propose improvements to engineering
• Tune and configure flight controllers (ArduPilot, iNav, Betaflight); integrate components such as cameras, antennas, telemetry modules, and payloads
• Work with communication protocols (MAVLink, CRSF, SBUS, CAN, UART) at a practical level
• Maintain documentation: test reports, checklists, issue logs, lessons learned
• Communicate with engineers and technical teams in Ukraine to ensure configuration consistency and technical alignment

Skills Requirements:

• Experience operating UAVs (fixed-wing or multirotor) confidently in real conditions
• Full drone system setup experience — from hardware assembly to flight readiness
• Hands‑on configuration experience with at least one platform: ArduPilot, iNav, or Betaflight
• Solid technical understanding of UAV systems: electronics, connectors, soldering, antennas, basic aerodynamics
• Strong analytical skills: flight log analysis, structured troubleshooting, ability to reason from symptom to root cause and clearly explain the chain of events
• Ability to perform troubleshooting and repairs in field conditions
• Strong safety mindset and disciplined operational behavior — comfortable flying in front of clients
• Ability to organize own tasks independently in dynamic environments
• Willingness to travel internationally, including business trips to Ukraine
• Finnish — Native or Advanced. English — B2 or higher

Nice to Have

• Experience with both fixed-wing and multirotor platforms
• Technical education in aviation, radio electronics, robotics, or related fields
• Understanding of radio communication principles: signal propagation, interference, antenna selection
• Experience writing short technical reports or structured issue descriptions
• Experience in drone racing, SAR operations, or other high‑responsibility flight environments
• Experience supporting demos or working directly with clients

What We Offer

Paid Time Off: According to Finnish labor law.

Health & Wellness Package

• Lunch Benefit: daily lunch allowance up to the tax‑free limit as a fringe benefit.

• Sport & Culture: annual budget for gyms, sports activities, cultural events, and hobbies.

• Wellbeing Allowance: additional allowance for massage, mental health services, and other wellness support.

• Extended Occupational Healthcare: enhanced coverage including GP, specialists, mental health, and partial dental care.

• Accident Insurance (24/7): full coverage for accidents during both work and free time.

• Business Travel Insurance: coverage for work‑related travel.

• Company Phone + Subscription provided as a fringe benefit.

• Snacks & Office Comforts: coffee, snacks, fruits, and other office perks.

Work Model

• No‑Crunch Policy: no systematic overtime; overtime is compensated or reimbursed.

• Meeting‑Light Culture: protected focus time and minimal unnecessary meetings.

Growth & Innovation

• High‑End Equipment: premium laptop, monitor, and peripherals.

• Lab & Gadget Budget: annual budget for hardware, tools, books, and learning materials.

• Hackathons & Offsites: regular internal events focused on innovation and technology.

Travel & Mobility

• Business Travel Expenses: full coverage of tickets, accommodation, and transportation.

• Per Diem (Vero Max): daily allowances according to the maximum tax‑free Vero rates.

Impact & Culture

• Low‑hierarchy, engineering‑driven environment with strong autonomy and zero micromanagement.

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