Swarmer

Defense Tech

LabEngineer

$600–950k ~AI est. Kyiv, Ukraine FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Lab Engineer at Swarmer. Skills: Lab infrastructure, Test environments, Automation. Design lab infrastructure. Implement lab infrastructure”

Industry & Context.

Defense Tech
Problems you'll solve

Diagnosing issues; Resolving issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience designing, implementing, and scaling on-premises infrastructure, Command of Unix/Linux systems, Command of networking fundamentals, Hands-on experience with CI/CD practices, Hands-on experience with automation infrastructure frameworks, Hands-on experience with orchestration/configuration management tools, Soldering skills, Working understanding of PCB design, Practical experience with Raspberry Pi/Arduino, Analytical skills, Intermediate English (B1) or higher

Nice to Have

Experience with Ansible

What You'll Do.

Design lab infrastructure

Implement lab infrastructure

Maintain lab infrastructure

Setup test environments

Configure test environments

Optimize test environments

Maintain test environments

Implement automation solutions

Implement orchestration solutions

Support CI/CD pipeline

Support testing pipelines

Enhance lab reliability

Enhance lab scalability

Align lab capabilities

Maintain documentation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Engineering teams; QA teams; Test automation team

Communication Scope

Written communication; Spoken communication

Process & Methodology

Configuration management

Full Job Description

WHY WE EXIST: Swarmer develops software that makes drones autonomous and allows them to operate together, in large, coordinated teams — no pilots needed. Our technology has been battle-tested in Ukraine— the world’s most intense proving ground for drone warfare. In March 2026, we became the first Ukrainian defense startup to go public on NASDAQ, following a $15M Series A — the largest investment in a Ukrainian defense tech company since the start of the war. Working at Swarmer means operating at the intersection of engineering rigor and frontline reality. The problems and environments are complex, and the stakes are very real. We built this software to enable democratic nations to defend themselves. If you are motivated by building resilient systems that matter and by seeing the direct impact of your work, you’ll find purpose here. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: We're looking for a Lab Engineer to build and own the technical foundation of our physical lab. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust hardware and software test environments — ensuring the lab is scalable, reliable, and always ready to support critical firmware and device testing. This is a great role for someone who thrives on hands-on infrastructure work, takes full ownership of results, and brings a forward-thinking approach to lab operations. WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Lab Infrastructure Design: Drive the design, architecture, and implementation of lab infrastructure from scratch, taking full ownership of the outcome and proposing optimal technical solutions - Environment Setup and Maintenance: Perform hands-on setup, configuration, optimization, and day-to-day maintenance of hardware and software test environments - Automation and Orchestration: Implement automation and orchestration solutions for hardware and software involved in lab operations, including CI/CD pipeline support and configuration management - Testing Pipeline Enablement: Work closely with test automation team to su

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