UxV Systems Lead

Company Overview

Volatus Aerospace is a global leader in aerial intelligence and drone solutions, bringing together over 100 years of combined aviation expertise. We specialize in delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions through both piloted and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) across industries including defense, infrastructure, energy, public safety, and logistics.

As part of our continued growth and innovation initiatives, we are seeking a UxV Systems Lead to join our engineering team and support the development, integration, testing, and operational deployment of advanced autonomous and remotely piloted vehicle systems.

The UxV Systems Lead will serve as a key technical leader responsible for overseeing the design, integration, and validation of unmanned and autonomous vehicle systems. This role will lead cross‑functional engineering activities spanning avionics, propulsion, flight control systems, mechanical integration, and operational testing.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in guiding prototype development, supporting system architecture decisions, mentoring junior team members, and driving rapid iteration in a fast‑paced aerospace environment. This position requires a hands‑on technical leader with strong systems‑level thinking, practical field experience, and a passion for building and testing advanced aerospace technologies under real‑world operating conditions.

• Lead the concept-to-prototype development cycle for UxV platforms and aerospace systems
• Define and support system architecture including propulsion systems, avionics integration, payload configurations, frame geometry, and control systems
• Configure, calibrate, and validate flight controllers including Pixhawk (PX4 / Ardu Pilot), KK Boards, and Piccolo autopilot systems
• Support system integration activities across mechanical, electrical, avionics, and software disciplines
• Plan, coordinate, and support prototype testing, ground validation, and flight operations activities
• Conduct pre‑flight checks, troubleshoot system‑level issues, and support safe flight‑testing operations
• Lead sprint planning and technical task coordination to support rapid engineering iteration and development timelines
• Mentor junior engineering team members and provide technical guidance across development activities
• Analyze flight logs, telemetry data, and system performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities
• Maintain organized technical documentation including architecture records, test reports, and configuration management documentation
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and flight test teams to support continuous product improvement and operational readiness
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned by the Company from time to time.

• Degree or Diploma in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical discipline
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience working with UxV, UAV, RPAS, robotics, or aerospace systems
• Strong experience configuring and operating UAV flight controllers including Pixhawk (PX4 / Ardu Pilot), KK Board, and Piccolo autopilot systems
• Solid understanding of propulsion systems, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and system integration principles
• Experience with hardware integration, troubleshooting, and field testing activities
• Basic programming or scripting experience in Python or C
• Strong technical problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team collaboration abilities
• Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced prototype and operational environments

• Experience with fixed‑wing, VTOL, or hybrid aircraft platforms
• Familiarity with simulation environments such as Gazebo, SITL, or JSBSim
• Experience with MAVLink, Drone
  
  CAN/UAVCAN, or related UAV communication protocols
• RC pilot experience or professional flight operations exposure considered an asset
• Prior experience working in startup, R&D, or rapid prototyping environments
• Exposure to embedded systems, firmware configuration, or autonomy systems…