Occam Industries is a European defence technology company focused on tactical autonomy, machine vision and scalable operational capability. We apply AI to Ukraine’s drone fleet, flying on live combat missions. We are partnered with some of the major OEMs and brigades in Ukraine and our AI is also deployed on EU platforms. We were built on a simple premise: deterrence is proven in the field, not built in a laboratory. We’re hiring engineers who want their code tested by reality, not a simulator.
We’re looking for a C++ developer to build AI autopilot systems — flight functionality, tactics, and behaviours — working with ArduPilot and Betaflight. This isn’t a role for people who want distance between themselves and the outcome. You’ll work alongside our flight test team, ship code onto physical platforms, test it yourself, and send it to the frontline for immediate combat deployment. Days, not quarters, between a commit and a real-world result. You’ll work closely with our machine learning teams in Europe, translating our AI’s intentions into flight behaviour.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong C++ engineering fundamentals
- Experience with flight controllers (ArduPilot, Betaflight, or equivalent)
- Comfort iterating fast on hardware, in the field, under real constraints
- A willingness to get hands dirty — this is not a desk-only job
- Conversational English level
Responsibilities:
- Build AI autopilot systems — including flight functionality, tactics, and behaviours — in C++ using ArduPilot and Betaflight.
- Deploy code to physical platforms, test it in the field, and deliver it to the frontline for combat use.
- Work closely with the flight test team and the ML teams in Europe, translating the AI’s intentions into flight behaviour.
What you get:
- The equipment you need to do your best work
- Top-of-market compensation plus equity
- Work that ships to combat within days, not years
- Additional benefits can be discussed after the probation period.
Interview process:
Typically, a four-stage interview process completed within one to two weeks.
Any offer is conditional upon a background check conducted by the security services. Based in Kyiv.
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