Job VC

We are looking for a Lead Hardware & Systems Engineer to own the full hardware domain — from system architecture through to serial production and stable field operation. You will drive our prototype to a production-ready device, coordinate mechanical and electronics engineers, and set up small-series manufacturing with potential to scale.

Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
— system hardware architecture, component and enclosure selection, thermal management, sealing, rugged design decisions, and technical specifications
Hands-on Development
— hardware bring-up, testing, verification, reliability analysis, and fault investigation
Industrial Readiness
— prototype-to-DFM/DFA transition, production documentation, contractor management, and quality control
System Integration
— integration of hardware with electronics, sensors, and antenna systems; cable architecture; field power; uptime and health monitoring

Requirements
Proven experience in hardware system development
Track record of taking a product from prototype to serial production
Strong system architecture skills and hands-on hardware development
Familiarity with industrial-grade or mil-tech standards
Understanding of mechanical design and CAD tools

Nice to Have
Experience with rugged solutions for field or industrial environments
Background in DefenseTech, aerospace, or adjacent domains
Familiarity with RF components or antenna systems
English — B1+ (technical documentation, occasional communication)

What We Offer
Real impact — your decisions directly affect the reliability of air defence systems in the field
Full ownership of the hardware domain from day one
Deep-tech engineering challenges that don’t exist in the civilian sector
Office in central Kyiv, 3 minutes from the metro
Full-time, standard business hours; some tasks may require involvement outside the usual schedule (field testing, critical updates)