Unmanned Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Kyiv

About the role

Redwire Corporation, a global space and defense technology company, is looking for a skilled Unmanned Aircraft Maintenance Technician to join its Kyiv team. You will ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) through inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

Key responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on UAVs, including disassembly, assembly, and inspection.
• Diagnose technical faults, replace defective mechanical, electrical, and electronic components, and repair composite airframe parts.
• Install firmware, software, and system updates for UAV platforms and associated equipment.
• Conduct post‑incident inspections and structural repairs after crashes or hard landings.
• Support pre‑flight and post‑flight inspections, diagnostics, and system testing.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and spare‑parts inventory.
• Ensure all work follows company procedures, safety standards, and maintains workshop equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance processes and technical documentation.

Required profile

• Technical education (vocational, college, or Bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field.
• Previous experience in UAV maintenance, aviation, electronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Ability to travel for missions and work outside regular business hours when needed.
• Basic technical English proficiency.

Required skills

• UAV maintenance and repair.
• Soldering electronic components, including SMD.
• Good knowledge of electronics and electrical systems.
• Reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of UAV systems and basic radio communication.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and mechanical workshop equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.
• MS Office proficiency.

What we offer

• A culture that values expertise, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Engagement with industry‑leading UAS technologies and advanced solutions.
• Access to continuous training and professional development.