Aerospace Controls Engineer

Drones kill and injure more than 5,000 Ukrainians per month—more than any other weapon. Our client is on a mission to stop that.

They make hand-launched missiles to neutralize short-range air threats. Small enough to carry three in a tactical vest and affordable for all ground units, our micro-missile will be the smallest, most cost-effective guided missile ever deployed.

Their goal: Turn the tide of war in Ukraine and provide NATO with a proven solution to drone threats.

We are looking for aAerospace/Controls Engineerto join the founding team. You will develop and test algorithms for our counter-UAS mini-missiles, working on SWIL, HWIL, and aerodynamic design. They want a systems thinker with the resourcefulness to achieve what others believe impossible within compressed timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine control algorithms for missile guidance.
• Contribute to aerodynamic design and optimization of fins and body.
• Integrate and tune servos, sensors, and the flight controller.
• Test and validate systems using SWIL and HWIL simulations and real-world trials.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing control algorithms, preferably for missiles, UAVs, or other airborne systems.
• Proficiency in control theory, aerodynamics, trajectory optimization, and real-time systems.
• System-level thinker with the ability to meet tight constraints.
• Willingness to work from the UK.
• High sense of urgency and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical engineering or computer vision experience.
• Willing to work in safe areas of Ukraine.
• Passion for Ukraine’s defense.
• Experience in startups or rapid R&D.
• Interest in rocketry or missile systems.

Why Join them?

• Impact: Build technology to protect lives and change the course of war.
• Ownership: Shape the core algorithms for an innovative product.
• Purpose: Collaborate with a passionate team delivering frontline solutions.
• Compensation: Competitive salary and stock options (0-2%).

Our client designs based on soldier needs, not rigid contracts, offering agility to adapt and deliver where it matters most. If you’re ready to make an impact, join us!