Methodologist / Methodologist-Curator (UAV, Python, ESP32 direction)

Hello! We are Liga Robotov, nice to meet you :)

Liga Robotov is an international school of robotics and programming. The company was founded in 2011 in Novosibirsk, and now we have over 350 sections in 80+ cities across Russia and the CIS. Our mission is to foster an engineering generation of people with a special mindset and practical skills.

In connection with the launch and active development of a new technological direction, we are looking for a cool technical methodologist who will become the ideologist and creator of our courses in UAVs, Python, and working with microcontrollers.

You will need to:

Develop and methodologically support "turnkey" educational programs: from assembling the hardware and writing code to creating manuals and training teachers.

What you will be doing:

• Develop courses and educational materials in the following areas: UAVs (drones), programming in various languages (Python, Java, C++), working with microcontrollers (ESP32 (M5Stack)).
• Write technical specifications, manuals, guides, and checklists for teachers.
• Conduct training and professional development for our educators in new technical areas.
• Test classes with focus groups, gather feedback, and refine materials.
• Recruit and oversee external experts or teachers to help scale the direction.

What we expect from you:

• Solid knowledge of Python and understanding of algorithmic basics; experience with other programming languages such as Java, C++ will be a big plus.
• Experience working with microcontrollers (ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.), ability to read schematics and connect peripherals.
• Understanding of UAV (quadcopters, airplanes) structure, experience in their assembly, configuring flight controllers, and programming.
• Knowledge of child psychology for ages 12 to 15 and basics of pedagogy.
• Ability to structure complex technical information and explain it simply to children and teachers.
• Time management skills and the ability to take a project from idea to finished product.

Will be a big plus:

• Experience teaching robotics, programming, or UAV piloting to children/teenagers.
• Experience with 3D modeling and 3D printing.
• Experience participating in robotics and UAV competitions.
• Education: pedagogical, technical, psychological, or project management.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary: 50,000 – 70,000 ₽ net (base salary + performance bonus).
• Format and schedule: full-time employment. The primary format is in-person work at our office in Novosibirsk. For strong out-of-town candidates, we consider remote work with the prospect of relocation to Novosibirsk in the future. Work week is 5/2 from 9 AM to 6 PM (flexible if needed).

Comfortable office: Novosibirsk, Nemirovicha-Danchenko St., 142.

Onboarding: Introduction to the role and an experienced mentor during the probationary period.

Comfort: Minimal bureaucracy: we have flexible processes and quick approval of work-related matters.

Bonuses: 50% discount on training for children and close relatives.

Training: Free training in programming and robotics, opportunity to attend internal trainings and courses.

Key skills: Python, ESP32, UAV (Drones), Microcontrollers, Arduino, C++, Robotics, Child Psychology, Pedagogy, Educational Program Development, Project Activities.

Where you will work: Novosibirsk, Nemirovicha-Danchenko St., 142. For out-of-town candidates – remote format, office relocation afterwards.

Interested? Send your application soon! We also really enjoy reading cover letters (tell us about the ESP32 or drone projects you've built, and your experience in methodology) See you at Liga Robotov!