UAV Systems Engineer

Job summary

Configure, modify, and optimize fixed-wing, multirotor, and VTOL UAV platforms, integrating flight controllers, companion computers, avionics, sensors, communications, and payloads. Support testing, troubleshooting, system tuning, log review, documentation, and collaboration with software, hardware, and flight operations teams to ensure reliable mission-ready platforms.

Job details

We are seeking a UAV Systems Engineer to join our growing unmanned systems team. This role is focused on the integration, configuration, modification, and optimization of UAV platforms for mission-specific applications. The ideal candidate is a hands-on systems engineer with strong experience in UAV architecture, flight controllers, avionics integration, companion computers, and system-level debugging. This role is centered on making complete UAV platforms function reliably as integrated systems across flight control, onboard computing, communications, sensors, and payloads. Key Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical discipline Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in UAV systems integration, avionics, or unmanned systems engineering Strong understanding of complete UAV architecture, including propulsion, avionics, sensors, communications, onboard computing, payloads, and power systems Experience configuring, modifying, and optimizing flight controllers for fixed-wing, multirotor, and VTOL UAV platforms Strong working knowledge of autopilot ecosystems including ArduPilot, PX4, Mission Planner, QGroundControl, and MAVLink Experience integrating companion computers and onboard processing systems such as NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, or similar embedded platforms Familiarity with embedded interfaces and communication protocols including UART, CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, and PWM Hands-on experience integrating UAV subsystems including ESCs, motors, servos, GNSS, telemetry radios, RC links, power modules, and onboard sensors Strong understanding of system-level electrical architecture, signal flow, and power distribution Experience with sensor integration and calibration including IMUs, GNSS, magnetometers, barometers, airspeed sensors, and mission payload sensors Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across hardware, software, communications, and integration layers Familiarity with firmware configuration, system tuning, log analysis, and flight performance optimization Strong technical documentation and reporting skills Willingness to travel within Greece on short notice Valid driver’s license EASA A1/A2/A3 Certificate will be considered an advantage Key Responsibilities Configure, modify, and optimize UAV platforms for mission-specific operational requirements Integrate and tune flight controllers for fixed-wing, multirotor, and VTOL UAV systems Configure and support autopilot ecosystems including ArduPilot, PX4, MAVLink, and associated ground control tools Integrate companion computers such as Jetson and similar embedded processing platforms for onboard autonomy, payload control, and mission execution Integrate avionics, sensors, telemetry, payloads, and onboard subsystems into complete operational UAV platforms Develop and adapt system architectures including power distribution, interfaces, signal routing, and subsystem communications Support sensor integration, calibration, validation, and system tuning Troubleshoot system-level issues across avionics, embedded systems, flight control, payloads, and communications Support flight testing, validation, log review, system tuning, and technical iteration Maintain detailed technical documentation including configurations, modifications, test results, and system baselines Collaborate with software, hardware, and flight operations teams to ensure mission readiness and platform reliability What We Offer Full-time position Competitive salary Health insurance Hands-on involvement in advanced UAV systems and next-generation autonomous platforms Opportunity to work in an innovative and expanding unmanned systems department Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Please send your CV to alvo@alvo.gr with the subject UAV Systems Engineer. ALVO is an equal opportunity employer.

What you’ll do

Configure, modify, and optimize fixed-wing, multirotor, and VTOL UAV platforms, integrating flight controllers, companion computers, avionics, sensors, communications, and payloads. Support testing, troubleshooting, system tuning, log review, documentation, and collaboration with software, hardware, and flight operations teams to ensure reliable mission-ready platforms.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline and at least three years of hands-on experience in UAV integration, avionics, or unmanned systems engineering. Candidates should have experience with UAV architectures, autopilots, embedded interfaces, sensors, power systems, system diagnostics, and technical documentation; an EASA A1/A2/A3 certificate is an advantage.

Benefits

• Health Insurance

Listed skills

• Embedded Systems · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• UAV Systems Integration
• UAV Architecture
• Flight Controller Configuration
• ArduPilot
• PX4
• MAVLink
• Avionics Integration
• Companion Computers
• Embedded Systems
• Sensor Integration and Calibration
• Electrical Architecture
• Power Distribution
• System-Level Troubleshooting
• Log Analysis
• Flight Testing
• Technical Documentation

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Software