Autonomous Drone Engineer for Environmental & Agricultural Monitoring

About the role

We are looking for an Autonomous Drone Engineer to design, develop, and maintain autonomous UAV systems that support environmental and agricultural monitoring in Burundi. The role is full‑time, on‑site in Bujumbura, and will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative drone‑based data collection solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop autonomous drone systems for environmental and agricultural monitoring.
• Program, integrate, and troubleshoot drone software.
• Optimize UAV performance and collaborate on hardware design.
• Conduct field tests and implement innovations in drone technology.
• Leverage robotics for data collection, analysis, and interpretation to support project goals.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in drones, UAVs, and aerospace engineering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of robotics systems.
• Strong programming abilities for software development and debugging.
• Problem‑solving mindset focused on sustainable solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively on‑site in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in environmental or agricultural monitoring is a plus.
• Familiarity with data collection, analysis, and interpretation in these contexts is advantageous.

Required skills

• Drones
• UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)
• Aerospace Engineering
• Robotics
• Programming