UAV Pilot & Engineer

Sine-Engineering; Tampere; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Package

Lunch Benefit

Sport & Culture budget

Wellbeing Allowance

Extended Occupational Healthcare

Accident Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

Company Phone + Subscription

Snacks & Office Comforts

Job summary

Sine Engineering in Finland is seeking a hands-on UAV Pilot & Engineer to join our team. You will pilot, prepare, and analyze flights during client demonstrations, acceptance tests, and integration activities, collaborating with Ukraine-based engineers and local teams.

Responsibilities cover operating UAVs, system setup, flight controller tuning (ArduPilot / iNav / Betaflight), and root-cause analysis of flight issues. Travel internationally, including Ukraine.

Qualifications

• Experience operating UAVs (fixed-wing or multirotor) in real conditions.
• Full drone system setup—from hardware assembly to flight readiness.
• Hands-on configuration on ArduPilot, iNav, or Betaflight.
• Solid UAV knowledge: electronics, connectors, soldering, antennas, aerodynamics.
• Strong analytical skills: flight log analysis and troubleshooting.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair in field conditions.
• Safety-minded and comfortable flying in front of clients.
• Ability to organize tasks independently in dynamic environments.
• Willingness to travel internationally, including Ukraine.
• Finnish — native or advanced; English — B2+.

Responsibilities

• Operate UAVs (fixed-wing and multirotor) during test flights, client demos, and acceptance activities.
• Prepare systems for flight: assembly, configuration, calibration, and pre-flight checks.
• Ensure UAV readiness for demos: configuration control, spares, rapid repairs.
• Execute customer-facing flights with strict safety standards.
• Diagnose mechanical, electronic, and software issues; find root causes.
• Analyze flight logs to detect anomalies and performance limits.
• Evaluate test outcomes and propose engineering improvements.
• Tune and configure flight controllers; integrate cameras, antennas, telemetry, payloads.
• Work with MAVLink/CRSF/SBUS/CAN/UART protocols at a practical level.
• Maintain test reports, checklists, issue logs, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate with Ukraine teams for configuration consistency.

Skills

UAV operation

Flight test execution

Flight controller tuning

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Client demonstrations

Travel readiness

English (B2+)

Finnish (Advanced)

Education

Technical education in aviation, radio electronics, robotics

Tools

ArduPilot

iNav

Betaflight

MAVLink

CAN/UART

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.