UGV Lead
Kyiv, Ukraine
Full-Time
The UGV Lead owns the technical maturity, reliability, and operational readiness of the company’s unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) platforms.
We are hiring this role to build and lead a UGV engineering team within Frontline Operations, the function responsible for ensuring products perform reliably in real combat and operational environments. The team works at the intersection of engineering, product, and field operations, deploying systems outside the lab and improving them based on real-world use.
The UGV Lead focuses on hardening and evolving an existing UGV platform, moving it from an engineering-ready system to a reliable, maintainable, and scalable field-deployed product. The role is accountable for platform stability, field performance, and long-term lifecycle readiness.
Сore responsibilities
Platform Ownership & Maturation
Full responsibility for the suitability of UGV platforms for production and combat operations
Driving platforms to full combat readiness and stability
Controlling the quality of all platform changes and modifications
Engineering Execution & Coordination
Leading the engineering team (mechanical, electronic/hardware, embedded, RF)
Prioritizing tasks based on frontline requirements
Aligning technical changes with the CTO and core engineering teams
Field Adaptation & Reliability
Improving and adapting platforms for real combat conditions
Analyzing failures, defects, and performance degradation
Continuously increasing platform reliability and maintainability
Cross-Team Collaboration
Working closely with Integration, Customization, Field Testing, and Deployment teams
Іmplementing field feedback into technical solutions that improve the product
Ensuring UGV compatibility with control and communication systems
Lifecycle & Support Readiness
Preparing platforms for serial production and long-term operation
Standardizing components, repair procedures, and maintenance processes
Managing spare parts and technical documentation
Developing and preparing technical documentation for further testing and codification (if required), including technical descriptions, manuals, and instructions
Qualifications
Deep understanding of mechanical, electronic, embedded, and RF systems
Experience working with robotic or vehicle platforms
Strong engineering and systems thinking skills
Experience with combat or field-deployed systems
Strong management and leadership capabilities
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Results-driven mindset with strong focus on product reliability
Experience in defense, robotics, or other mission-critical environments — a strong advantage
Interview Steps
Interview with a Recruiter
Interview with Function Lead
Security Check
Offer
UGV Lead
Kyiv, Ukraine
Full-Time
The UGV Lead owns the technical maturity, reliability, and operational readiness of the company’s unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) platforms.
We are hiring this role to build and lead a UGV engineering team within Frontline Operations, the function responsible for ensuring products perform reliably in real combat and operational environments. The team works at the intersection of engineering, product, and field operations, deploying systems outside the lab and improving them based on real-world use.
The UGV Lead focuses on hardening and evolving an existing UGV platform, moving it from an engineering-ready system to a reliable, maintainable, and scalable field-deployed product. The role is accountable for platform stability, field performance, and long-term lifecycle readiness.
Сore responsibilities
Platform Ownership & Maturation
Full responsibility for the suitability of UGV platforms for production and combat operations
Driving platforms to full combat readiness and stability
Controlling the quality of all platform changes and modifications
Engineering Execution & Coordination
Leading the engineering team (mechanical, electronic/hardware, embedded, RF)
Prioritizing tasks based on frontline requirements
Aligning technical changes with the CTO and core engineering teams
Field Adaptation & Reliability
Improving and adapting platforms for real combat conditions
Analyzing failures, defects, and performance degradation
Continuously increasing platform reliability and maintainability
Cross-Team Collaboration
Working closely with Integration, Customization, Field Testing, and Deployment teams
Іmplementing field feedback into technical solutions that improve the product
Ensuring UGV compatibility with control and communication systems
Lifecycle & Support Readiness
Preparing platforms for serial production and long-term operation
Standardizing components, repair procedures, and maintenance processes
Managing spare parts and technical documentation
Developing and preparing technical documentation for further testing and codification (if required), including technical descriptions, manuals, and instructions
Qualifications
Deep understanding of mechanical, electronic, embedded, and RF systems
Experience working with robotic or vehicle platforms
Strong engineering and systems thinking skills
Experience with combat or field-deployed systems
Strong management and leadership capabilities
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Results-driven mindset with strong focus on product reliability
Experience in defense, robotics, or other mission-critical environments — a strong advantage
Interview Steps
Interview with a Recruiter
Interview with Function Lead
Security Check
Offer
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