Drone Flight Control Specialist (920300)

Spear is a multidisciplinary startup (located in Tel Aviv) founded in 2017, develops and manufactures unmanned aerial systems to support both tactical and strategic echelons for leading defense forces. As the leading company in Israel for tactical UAS, Spear provides military customers, organizations, and governments, around the globe, with a unique approach which lead to a world class breakthrough. Spear systems combines cutting edge technologies in the field of Hardware, Software, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Mechanics, Motion Control, Navigation Solutions, Munitions, etc.

As we continue to grow rapidly, we are looking for talented team players to join our success.

Job Description

We are looking for Drone Flight Control Specialist to be part of our R&D and Engineering team for developing unique solutions for our UAV systems, reporting to our Chief R&D and Engineering Officer.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Flight controller optimization.
• Configuration for flight controllers.
• Examining flight controllers and navigation sensors.
• Conducting failure analysis.
• Analyzing flight logs.
• Modifying flight controller parameters for improving flight performance.

Requirements:

• Relevant B.Sc. degree in engineering.
• Knowledge and experience working with flight controllers (an advantage for drones).
• Experience with Ardupilot, Pixhawk, Beta flight, etc.
• Experience in analyzing logs and flight data in real time.
• Hands-on and practical experience in failure analysis and optimization of control loops.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role – must.
• Previous experience as system engineer – an advantage.