Project Manager (UAV system)

We are looking for a Project Manager to join a drone technology company focused on niche R&D and a wide range of drone services, build custom drones for applications such as visual and thermal inspection, confined-space inspection, 2D/3D mapping and façade inspection. You will guide each engagement from the first client conversation through to post-delivery support, bridging clients, engineers and flight crews.

Key Responsibilities

A. Client Engagement & Scoping

• Act as the main contact for clients from kick-off to handover.
• Translate client needs into practical technical solutions and project scopes.
• Prepare quotations and proposals grounded in feasibility and cost.
• Run technical briefings and kick-off sessions.

B. Planning & Leadership

• Set timelines, resource plans and milestones for system integrations and field deployments.
• Align engineering, flight operations and support teams.
• Hold regular stand-ups and risk reviews.

C. Technical Oversight

• Draw on ArduPilot know-how to guide configuration, mission planning and tuning.
• Guide the integration of payloads, communication links, flight controllers and onboard sensors.
• Uphold airworthiness, safety and regulatory standards throughout the project.

D. Field Operations & Trials

• Oversee flight trials, calibrations and environmental tests.
• Lead site surveys, pre-deployment checks and trial records.
• Escalate flight anomalies to the technical team.

E. Post-Delivery Support

• Support clients through onboarding and early operation.
• Coordinate with engineers to resolve field issues and roll out updates.
• Build lasting relationships through reliable service and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Aerospace, Mechatronics, Electronics or a related field.
• Experience delivering hardware or robotics engineering projects.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills when dealing with clients.
• PMP or Agile certification.
• Familiarity with ROS, PX4 or UAVCAN.
• Working knowledge of GIS tools and post-processing workflows such as Pix4D or Agisoft.
• Understanding of drone compliance, risk assessment and safety case preparation.
• Proven track record with the ArduPilot stack (Pixhawk, MAVLink, Mission Planner, QGroundControl).
• At least 3 years in project management or technical leadership within the drone/UAV field.
• Hands-on exposure to drone hardware assembly, tuning and testing.

If interested, please submit your application to [email protected] with your expected salary and resume.

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