Hands-On UAV Preflight Engineer — Build, Test, Deploy Drones

Swarmer; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Swarmer is seeking a hands‑on UAV/Drones Preflight Specialist in Warsaw to prepare drones for deployment in demanding environments. You will flash firmware, configure modules, and run bench tests and test flights, ensuring full readiness and traceable documentation.

Responsibilities include QC of assemblies, firmware installation, troubleshooting, and maintaining clear setup instructions and test reports for diverse UAV systems. English at least B1 is required.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of UAV components and systems.
• Hands-on soldering experience with electronics.
• Familiarity with UAV firmware and tools like Betaflight, ArduPilot, Mission Planner, QGroundControl.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics.
• Working knowledge of Linux – terminal, SSH, basic commands.
• Understanding of complex IT systems with multi‑layer communication.
• English at B1 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and technical quality control of UAV assembly and electronic component integration after production, repair, or third-party purchases.
• Install, flash, and configure firmware and software on flight controllers and UAV modules.
• Run testing including activation, bench tests, and initial test flights to verify operation.
• Configure and verify connectivity between drone and ground control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults at software and hardware integration levels and perform maintenance.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation, setup instructions, test reports, and user manuals.

Skills

UAV fundamentals

Soldering

Linux basics

Reading schematics

English (B1+)

Troubleshooting

Tools

Betaflight

ArduPilot

Mission Planner

QGroundControl

Job description

Swarmer is seeking a hands‑on UAV/Drones Preflight Specialist in Warsaw to prepare drones for deployment in demanding environments. You will flash firmware, configure modules, and run bench tests and test flights, ensuring full readiness and traceable documentation.

Responsibilities include QC of assemblies, firmware installation, troubleshooting, and maintaining clear setup instructions and test reports for diverse UAV systems. English at least B1 is required.