70+ job openings in the defence tech sector from Buntar Aerospace, BlueBird Tech, Black Forest Systems, Strix Air, and others
A selection of open positions at companies developing Ukrainian and global defence tech

Defender Media continues to curate job listings for the weekly digest, featuring opportunities from companies that made notable and important news over the past week. Today’s spotlight includes Strix Air, Black Forest Systems, BlueBird Tech, Buntar Aerospace, and other employers.
The digest is also complemented by vacancies from the section’s partners — BazaIT Defense and CORE Team.
Vacancies selected by the editorial team
Black Forest Systems, which this week raised $400,000 from Swedish investment firms Front Ventures and Hede Capital Partners, is hiring a CV Engineer (Computer Vision), a Mechanical Design Engineer, as well as a Communications Lead and a Recruiter. All company vacancies are available on its website.
More than 30 positions are currently open at BlueBird Tech, which this week presented the disposable anti-drone net launcher “Chipa.” Opportunities are available for specialists based in Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv, and Vinnytsia. Among the open roles are C++ Developer, Antenna R&D and Manufacturing Engineer, Project Manager, Business Development Manager, and others.
Strix Air, which recently announced the launch of serial production of the Air Baby interceptor drone, currently has six open positions, including 3D printer operator, winding equipment operator (fiber optics), Sales & Business Development Manager, ArduPilot/iNAV Engineer, and others.
A number of new vacancies have also been announced by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, which is currently looking for specialists across several areas:
- Analytics & Strategy (data, planning, military analytics)
- Technology & Innovation (AI, drones, data science, software engineering)
- Systems Management (reforms, operations management, governance)
- Defence Economics (finance, procurement, investment, sanctions policy)
- Information & Cognitive Domain (countering Russian propaganda, including on enemy territory)
There are several ways to join: as a full-time employee of the Ministry of Defence, through service in military structures, or as an external expert, supervisory board member, advisor, or consultant. More details about the vacancies are available via the link.
Buntar Aerospace, whose drone guided a missile strike by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on a Shahed launch base at Donetsk Airport, is looking for the following specialists:
Project Sales Manager
At Buntar Aerospace, we are looking for a Senior Project Sales Manager to work with complex solutions, long deal cycles, and high-complexity clients where the stakes are high and the margin for error is minimal.
This role is for those who want not only to support deals but to work with high-complexity clients, proactively identify opportunities for collaboration, take ownership of a dedicated direction, and influence product development through close engagement with the market.
In this role you will:
- Manage complex long-term deals with a 6–12+ month horizon
- Work with high-complexity clients and multi-level stakeholders
- Proactively initiate and expand collaboration opportunities
- Support deals of strategic importance to the company
- Prepare tailored commercial proposals
- Manage client expectations in a rapidly evolving product environment
- Transfer market feedback to the product team
We expect:
- 4+ years of experience in B2G / defence / industrial / complex tech sales
- Experience managing long deal cycles (6–12+ months)
- Experience working with multi-level stakeholders
- Ability to prepare structured commercial proposals
- Understanding of tender or procurement procedures
- Fluent English
Would be a plus:
- Military or relevant defence industry experience
- Experience working with international partners
- Experience working with a product in the development stage
- Basic understanding of contract structures
We offer:
- The opportunity to work on products used in real-world environments
- The ability to influence solution development and go-to-market approaches
- Competitive salary
- Official employment
- 100% employee reservation
- Resources and support for effective work and professional growth
System Administrator
Buntar Aerospace is looking for a System Administrator who will be responsible for ensuring the stable operation of the company’s IT infrastructure, managing user access, devices, and security policies, as well as providing technical support to internal teams.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience as a System Administrator / IT Administrator
- Experience with Microsoft 365 / Entra ID (Azure AD): account and license management, MFA, access auditing, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams
- Experience with MDM solutions (Microsoft Intune or аналогues): remote device administration, policy deployment, compliance monitoring, wipe/lock, endpoint inventory
- Basic networking knowledge (LAN, Wi-Fi, VPN): configuration, troubleshooting, maintaining stability
- Experience administering SaaS systems: Microsoft 365, 1Password, Atlassian (Jira / Confluence), DocuSign (subscription and access management)
- Experience with IT asset management: hardware inventory, procurement, issuing and returning equipment
- Understanding of information security principles: access policies, VPN, backups
- Experience with onboarding and offboarding employees (full cycle of access and equipment provisioning/deactivation)
- Ability to organize own work and document processes
Will be a plus:
- Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
- Experience with network equipment (MikroTik, UniFi)
- Experience with Ajax security systems
- Experience working with hardware and license vendors
- English – Intermediate level
Responsibilities:
- Manage user accounts and access (M365 / Entra ID): creation, blocking, MFA, licenses, security groups
- Administer devices via MDM (Intune): enrollment, configuration deployment, compliance monitoring, remote wipe, security policies support
- Onboarding and offboarding: device preparation, account setup, equipment return
- Support network infrastructure: Starlink, LAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, Ajax
- Administer SaaS services and manage licenses
- Maintain IT inventory: procurement, issuing, tracking, returns
- Provide technical support to employees: request handling, troubleshooting, consultations
We offer:
- Participation in developing technological solutions to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities
- Work on products used in real operational environments
- Opportunity to influence company processes and products
- Professional team and collaboration with industry experts
- Competitive and transparent salary
- Official employment, paid vacation and sick leave
- 100% employee reservation (military exemption)
- Office-based work within walking distance from a metro station, fully equipped for comfortable work
UAV Technician
Buntar Aerospace is looking for a UAV Acceptance & Configuration Specialist who will be responsible for incoming quality control of unmanned systems, basic onboard configuration, and preparation of UAV complexes for flight testing.
Requirements:
- 6+ months of experience working with UAVs or related technical systems
- Experience with Mission Planner software
- Understanding of IP networking principles
- Basic knowledge of electronics and onboard systems
- Ability to work with technical documentation and manuals
- Attention to detail and responsibility when working with hardware
Key Responsibilities:
- Acceptance of UAV complexes from production and incoming quality control
- Verification of completeness according to technical documentation
- Basic configuration of onboard systems, communication, navigation, and other components according to instructions
- Functional check of key systems prior to testing
- Preparation of UAVs for flight testing
- Cooperation with engineering and production teams in case of detected issues
- Maintaining technical documentation and recording configuration and inspection results
- Participation in related production processes when required
We offer:
- Participation in developing technological solutions to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities
- Work on products used in real operational environments
- Opportunity to influence company processes and products
- Professional team and collaboration with industry experts
- Competitive and transparent salary
- Official employment, paid vacation and sick leave
- 100% employee reservation (military exemption)
- Comfortable working environment with everything required for effective work
Chief Accountant
Buntar Aerospace is looking for a Chief Accountant with experience in accounting at manufacturing companies, working within groups of companies with non-residents, and practical experience operating under the Diia City legal framework.
This role involves responsibility for timely and accurate accounting and tax reporting, support of manufacturing processes, interaction with auditors and banking institutions, as well as participation in international accounting within the group of companies.
Requirements:
- Experience working as a Chief Accountant at a manufacturing company
- Experience working within a group of companies, with non-residents and outsourced accounting providers
- Practical experience operating under the Diia City regime
- In-depth knowledge of Ukrainian accounting and tax legislation
- Experience interacting with banks, auditors, and supporting tax audits
- Confident use of ERP systems, M.E.Doc, and electronic document management systems
- Higher education in Finance or Accounting
- Attention to detail, structured approach, and ability to work autonomously
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining accounting and tax records
- Preparation of financial, tax, and statistical reports
- Control of production costs and inventory accounting
- Support of group companies and accounting for foreign economic operations (import / export)
- Interaction with foreign outsourced accountants
- Accounting in accordance with Diia City legal requirements
- Monitoring accounts receivable and payable
- Preparation of management reporting
- Control of payments and currency transactions
- Preparation of KYC documentation and support of credit obligations
- Preparation of documentation for audits and tax inspections
- Interaction with regulatory authorities
- Work with BAS, SAP, M.E.Doc, FlyDoc
- Setting technical tasks for automation and optimization of accounting processes
We offer:
- Participation in developing technological solutions to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities
- Work on products used in real operational environments
- Opportunity to influence company processes and products
- Professional team and collaboration with industry experts
- Competitive and transparent salary
- Official employment, paid vacation and sick leave
- 100% employee reservation (military exemption)
- Office-based work within walking distance from a metro station, fully equipped for comfortable work
UAV Engineer
Buntar Aerospace is looking for a UAV Engineer who will be responsible for the technical preparation of unmanned aerial systems, including assembly, configuration, testing, and preparation for operation.
Requirements:
- Understanding of multirotor and fixed-wing UAV design (fixed wing, VTOL)
- Experience working with flight controllers (ArduPilot, Betaflight): firmware flashing and configuration
- Understanding of control and video transmission systems (analog and digital)
- Experience installing and configuring onboard and ground communication systems
- Experience integrating cameras (daylight, thermal, digital, analog)
- Confident use of hand tools and soldering
- Basic understanding of power supply and signal transmission in onboard systems
Key Responsibilities:
- Firmware flashing, configuration, and testing of flight controllers
- Selection of UAV components based on mission requirements (range, flight time, payload, thrust)
- UAV assembly and preparation for operation
- Conducting ground tests and flight tests
- Connection, configuration, and testing of ground control stations
- Integration of control, video transmission, and navigation systems
- Installation and configuration of onboard sensors and cameras
Will be a plus:
- Ability to develop simple 3D models (mounts, adapters, enclosures)
- Experience working with 3D printers (model preparation, printing, post-processing)
- Ability to read electrical schematics
- UAV piloting skills
- Experience with Raspberry Pi or other SBCs (integration with FC, telemetry)
- Experience working with encrypted communication systems
We offer:
- Participation in developing technological solutions to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities
- Work on products used in real operational environments
- Opportunity to influence company processes and products
- Professional team and collaboration with industry experts
- Competitive and transparent salary
- Official employment, paid vacation and sick leave
- 100% employee reservation (military exemption)
- Comfortable working environment with everything required for effective work
Please send your resume to: oleksandra.martyniuk@buntar.com
Vacancies from BazaIT
BazaIT Defense helps specialists find jobs and grow in the field of defence tech. Top opportunities:
Head of Production
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Technical Writer
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Product Manager
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Field Testing Lead
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Level: Lead
Employment: Hybrid type, Full-time [Kyiv]
Technical / Engineering Director
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Level: Senior, Head
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UGV Lead
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Level: Lead
Employment: Hybrid, Full-time [Kyiv]
Business Systems / ERP Analyst
Odd Systems
Level: Senior
Employment: Office, Hybrid type, Full-time [Kyiv]
UAV Integration Engineer
FoxFour
Level: Senior, Lead
Employment: Office, Full-time [Lviv]
Military Defense Tech Recruiter
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Level: Middle
Employment: Remote, Full-time [Kyiv]
Head of Operations
NDA
Level: Head
Employment: Office, Full-time [Kyiv]
Proposals from CORE Team
CORE Team assists companies and startups in the defence tech sector in finding the right specialists. Current vacancies:
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