UAV Field Integration Engineer

Sightec develops competitive real-time visual autonomy and navigation systems for UAVs operating in GPS-denied environments. Our technology enables mission-critical aerial operations by turning visual data into real-time navigation and decision-making. Our systems are deployed worldwide across defense and HLS applications, supporting real operational missions and field deployments. We are looking for a UAV Integration & Field Operations Engineer to join our successful team. This is a highly practical, field-driven role combining UAV integration, flight testing, customer-facing technical work, troubleshooting, and operational deployment. The role sits at the intersection of field activity, customer needs, and product development - working closely with customers and internal software, algorithm, and hardware teams to bring systems from integration to successful deployment. Key Responsibilities: • Lead UAV integrations and system validation for customer-specific platforms • Operate UAVs during testing, demos, and field deployments • Integrate and validate electro-optical payloads, cameras, and vision-based systems • Troubleshoot hardware, software, communication interfaces, and system-level failures in lab and field environments • Analyze logs, telemetry, and system behavior to identify root causes and improve performance • Work directly with customers to understand operational needs and support deployments • Translate field issues and customer feedback into actionable engineering requirements • Assemble, configure, and validate system hardware as part of integration workflows • Support new product iterations through field feedback, system improvements, and operational insights Qualifications: • Minimum 1 year of professional UAV operation experience (mandatory) - military, commercial, or industrial environments. Hobby-only experience is not sufficient • Hands-on experience integrating and operating Pixhawk-based UAV systems (mandatory) • Strong familiarity with flight controllers and mission software (ArduPilot, PX4, Mission Planner, QGroundControl) • Proven hands-on experience in UAV system integration and field testing • Experience integrating electro-optical payloads, cameras, or vision-based systems - strong advantage • Strong troubleshooting capabilities across hardware, software, telemetry, and communication interfaces • Ability to analyze logs, telemetry, and system diagnostics • Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken) • Strong team player with a practical, ownership-driven mindset • Willingness to travel internationally for customer deployments, demonstrations, and field testing The position requires real operational UAV experience and proven integration capabilities - not only theoretical knowledge or hobby-level familiarity. You’ll work closely with our software, algorithm, and hardware teams, lead customer integrations, and support live deployments in Israel and abroad. This role is primarily office- and field-based, with limited hybrid flexibility depending on operational and deployment requirements. If you enjoy working in the field, facing clients, solving technical challenges, and taking systems from lab to mission-ready deployment - this role is for you. To learn more about us, visit our website, https://sightec.com/ Only relevant applications will be considered. Show more Show less