UAV Pilot (Ukraine) Opening WE CANNOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP Details Preferred starting date: ASAP Weekly availability: full-time (5 days/week) Location: Ukraine About the company Fiducial is a young but fast-growing deep-tech start-up with big ambitions at the frontier of autonomy, perception, and defence. Currently, we are developing software for advanced on-board UAV situational awareness in military applications. Using low-cost and widely available sensors and compute, our solutions are built for scalability. From there, we plan to develop a line-up of interconnected solutions to safeguard European safety. Our team consists of engineers that are passionate about the technology and solutions they develop. The only time most of us are not thinking about the technology is when we are asleep, and sometimes even then. Our team members have a background in different fields such as Aerospace Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering, Robotics and Computer Graphics. Our office is located in the Aerospace Innovation Hub, a start-up hub located on the TU Delft campus in the faculty of Aerospace Engineering. We work closely with top-tier partners, ranging from government agencies and prime contractors to academic research institutes and other start-ups. Our projects span from large tender orders in collaboration with partners to low TRL research with government agencies. Whether through formal R&D programs or rapid prototyping tracks, we operate at the intersection of innovation and deployment. About the role We are looking for a UAV Pilot to join our flight operations team on either a full-time or project-based basis. In this role, you will be responsible for operating unmanned aerial vehicles during test flights, demonstrations, and field missions while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence. You will prepare UAV platforms for flight, execute missions according to established procedures, and support successful flight operations in a variety of environments. What you'll do Flight Operations * Pilot multirotor and fixed-wing UAVs during test flights, demonstrations, and operational missions. * Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections of UAV platforms and supporting equipment. * Perform routine flight readiness checks, including batteries, propulsion systems, RC links, telemetry, and payloads. * Execute flight plans while ensuring safe and efficient flight operations. * Monitor aircraft performance throughout each mission and respond appropriately to changing conditions. * Record flight logs, operational observations, and mission outcomes. * Report technical issues or abnormal aircraft behavior to the engineering team. * Assist with routine maintenance, cleaning, and storage of UAV equipment. * Ensure compliance with company flight procedures and applicable aviation regulations. * Travel to flight test locations and customer sites when required. Who you are * You have at least B1 level English proficiency. * You have hands-on experience operating multirotor and/or fixed-wing UAVs. * You are confident performing both manual and assisted flight operations. * You understand flight safety procedures and operational risk management. * You are organized, responsible, and capable of working independently in the field. * You remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions during flight operations. * You enjoy working outdoors and are willing to travel when required. * You have strong communication skills and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. * You hold a valid driver's license. * A drone pilot certificate or equivalent qualification is considered an advantage. Nice to have * Experience flying FPV drones. * Experience using Mission Planner or QGroundControl. * Familiarity with ArduPilot or PX4 flight controllers. * Experience conducting flight tests or product demonstrations. * Basic understanding of UAV hardware and maintenance. What the company offers * Competitive compensation. * 25 paid vacation days per year. * Business travel expenses fully covered. * Company laptop. * International travel opportunities. * Flexible working hours. * Opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced international engineering team. * High level of ownership and autonomy in day-to-day work. * The opportunity to influence the product and its future development. * Work on real-world UAV systems deployed in operational environments. The application procedure * If after reading the above you are convinced you are the right person for the job, send us some information about yourself; this can be a resume, website or other source, as long as we get a clear impression of your background and skills. * We’ll get back to you as soon as possible. If we see a potential fit, you’ll first receive a short follow-up questionnaire. Based on your answers, we’ll invite you for an interview. This interview is an opportunity to talk through a real problem/scenario and show us you think and communicate. * If at this point we feel you are the person we are looking for, we’ll discuss the specifics. * Welcome to the team!