Lab Engineer

Swarmer

Lab Engineer responsible for developing lab infrastructure and maintaining hardware testing environments for Swarmer's drone technology. Collaborating with engineering and QA teams for effective testing pipelines.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeKyiv • 🇺🇦 UkraineMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDNSLinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the design, architecture, and implementation of lab infrastructure from scratch, taking full ownership of the outcome and proposing optimal technical solutions
Perform hands-on setup, configuration, optimization, and day-to-day maintenance of hardware and software test environments
Implement automation and orchestration solutions for hardware and software involved in lab operations, including CI/CD pipeline support and configuration management
Work closely with test automation team to support efficient and reliable testing pipelines for firmware and mobile devices
Identify bottlenecks, propose improvements, and drive continuous enhancements to lab reliability and scalability
Partner with engineering and QA teams to align lab capabilities with evolving product and testing requirements
Maintain clear documentation of lab architecture, configurations, and operational procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience designing, implementing, and scaling on-premises infrastructure, including physical test devices and supporting systems
Strong command of Unix/Linux systems and networking fundamentals — LAN/Wi-Fi, DNS, DHCP, NAT — with the ability to design robust network architectures
Hands-on experience with CI/CD practices, automation infrastructure frameworks, and orchestration/configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible)
Soldering skills and a working understanding of PCB design and schematics; practical experience with Raspberry Pi/Arduino for building and testing solutions
Strong analytical skills with a forward-thinking approach to diagnosing and resolving complex hardware, software, and network issues
Demonstrated ability to take full ownership of lab operations and results while collaborating effectively across teams
Intermediate English (B1) or higher, both written and spoken

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work on meaningful products that protect lives and shape the future of Defense Tech
Dynamic environment with the unique opportunity to directly influence and see the impact of your work
Lean, ambitious, and strong team
Competitive salary, benefits package (insurance, paid sick leaves, 20 paid days off per year)
Benefits of the defense sector (reservation and related benefits)
On-site work at one of our Kyiv laboratories

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Hard Skills & Tools

lab infrastructure designhardware and software configurationautomation solutionsorchestrationCI/CD pipelineUnix/Linux systemsnetworking fundamentalssolderingPCB designRaspberry Pi

Soft Skills

ownershipanalytical skillscollaborationproblem-solvingforward-thinking