Senior UAV / Drone Systems Engineer (FREELANCE)

Spyrosoft Ltd; Polska; On-site; PLN 284,000 - 447,000; Full time

Job summary

Spyrosoft Ltd is seeking a Senior UAV System Engineer to lead integration and tuning of flight control systems on industrial drone platforms for wind turbine inspection and repair. The role focuses on hands-on development, on-site testing, and system-level optimization within a freelancing talent pool.

Ideal candidates will have deep ArduPilot experience, strong C++/Python skills, ROS2 familiarity, and proven success with UAV sensor fusion, RTK, and telemetry systems across medium to large

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field.
• Proven hands-on experience with ArduPilot.
• Strong experience with UAV systems (medium to large platforms).
• Practical experience with dual GPS configurations.
• Experience implementing RTK systems.
• Strong PID tuning experience on UAV platforms.
• Experience with real-world flight testing and system integration.
• U Understanding of MAVLink communication.
• English at least B2.
• Nice to have Experience with ROS2.
• Programming experience in C++ and/or Python.
• Experience working with companion computers (e.g., Jetson, Raspberry Pi).
• Experience with LTE/telemetry systems in UAVs.

Responsibilities

• Integrate sensors and subsystems (GPS, RTK, cameras, rangefinders, etc.) into UAV platforms.
• Perform flight tuning and stabilization, including PID tuning.
• Conduct on-site flight testing and validation.
• Troubleshoot system-level issues and optimize UAV performance.
• Configure and manage flight control systems (ArduPilot-based).
• Support system integration across hardware and software components.
• Contribute to R&D activities depending on experience and project needs.

Skills

ArduPilot

UAV systems

PID tuning

Flight testing

System integration

MAVLink

English B2

C++/Python

Jetson/Raspberry Pi

RTK

Companion computers

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field

Tools

ArduPilot

ROS2

MAVLink

LTE telemetry

Job description

We are looking for a Senior UAV System Engineer with strong hands-on experience in flight control systems, integration, and tuning of industrial UAV platforms, to support the development and optimization of a drone system for wind turbine inspection and repair. We are currently looking for freelancers to join our talent pool for upcoming projects. We'll be reaching out when new opportunities matching your skills become available.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field
• Proven hands-on experience with ArduPilot
• Strong experience with UAV systems (medium to large platforms)
• Practical experience with dual GPS configurations
• Experience implementing RTK systems
• Strong PID tuning experience on UAV platforms
• Experience with real-world flight testing and system integration
• U Understanding of MAVLink communication
• English at least B2
• Nice to have Experience with ROS2
• Programming experience in C++ and/or Python
• Experience working with companion computers (e.g., Jetson, Raspberry Pi)
• Experience with LTE/telemetry systems in UAVs
• Tech Stack Flight Control & Communication

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integrate sensors and subsystems (GPS, RTK, cameras, rangefinders, etc.) into UAV platforms
• Perform flight tuning and stabilization, including PID tuning
• Conduct on-site flight testing and validation
• Troubleshoot system-level issues and optimize UAV performance
• Configure and manage flight control systems (ArduPilot-based)
• Support system integration across hardware and software components
• Contribute to R&D activities depending on experience and project needs

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