Field Engineer (Drone and counter-Drone systems)
At Delian, we design and build critical infrastructure for high-impact missions. As we expand our high-performance teams across Athens and London, we’re seeking a Field Engineer to join us in Athens.
We are building our first Testing Range to rapidly validate and improve our counter-UAS and surveillance systems. We are hiring the founding members of this team, people with hands-on experience, disciplined, and excited to work directly with drones, and sensors, in the field.
You will help build our testing capability enabling fast product iteration and ensuring that our cUAS systems are safe, reliable, and deployment-ready.
In this role you will get to
Set up and maintain a small cUAS test range (equipment, layout, safety).
Plan and execute scenarios for detection, tracking, navigation, interception, and EW.
Operate drones and test platforms during field trials.
Collect logs, telemetry, and video; ensure data accuracy and completeness.
Provide clear test reports and feedback to engineering teams.
Maintain safety procedures, checklists, and range readiness.
Travel and coordinate relevant logistics accordingly.
Must have experience
Experience with drones, robotics, UAS operations, or field testing.
We can also support getting any proper pilot licenses required.
Hands-on troubleshooting of hardware/software issues.
Comfortable working outdoors and managing equipment.
Strong attention to detail and reliability in documentation.
Very strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to Have:
UAS pilot certifications
cUAS or military testing experience
RF/EW familiarity
data analysis tools (Python/ROS/log viewers).
About Delian
We live under a new world order. To protect Europe and its allies we're building a new defense prime. One tailored for the era of autonomous warfare.
While building for the future, our culture emulates the defense industry's roots: mass scale; operational excellence; execution speed; rapid technology adoption.
To strive for this we combine expertise in autonomy, electronic warfare and rapid manufacturing. Paired with young, passionate and mission driven engineering and technical talent.
We have offices in Athens & London.
