LiquidPiston · 1 month ago
Electrical Engineer – UAV Avionics & Power Systems
Bloomfield, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLiquidPiston is revolutionizing propulsion with their ultra-efficient rotary X-Engine platform, aimed at next-generation aerospace applications. The Electrical Engineer – UAV Avionics & Power Systems will design and develop electrical systems for aerial platforms, ensuring high-performance and reliability in UAV operations.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and integrate engine control units (ECUs), power distribution, and avionics
Interfaces for hybrid-electric and conventional UAV propulsion systems
Design and develop the electronic control system architecture for of UAV propulsion and flight control systems
Integrate and configure flight controllers and engine control units with onboard avionics, sensors, and communication modules
Develop and implement embedded software/firmware for control, safety, and telemetry functions
Apply systems engineering principles to ensure seamless integration of electronics, software, and mechanical components
Support testing, debugging, and validation of integrated electromechanical UAV systems
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet system-level performance and reliability goals
Document system design, software and hardware interfaces, and integration processes
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/ Engineering, or a related field
Must be a US person
Proven track record designing flight-critical or safety-critical electronics (redundancy, voting, dissimilar systems a plus)
Expertise with electromechanical systems, sensors, communication protocols (CAN, UART, SPI, MAVLink, I2C), and PCB design
Demonstrated ability to take electronics from concept through flight-test and into production or certification
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment typical of aerospace startups
Preferred
5+ years of experience in aerospace electrical/electronics design (UAV, eVTOL, general aviation, or defense programs strongly preferred)
Familiarity with model-based design tools (MATLAB/Simulink Embedded Coder) and HIL testing a strong plus
Benefits
Flexible PTO: We value work-life balance and encourage time to rest and recharge.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—you choose what works best for you.
Equity Participation: Permanent employees receive RSUs (Restricted Stock Units).
401(k) Match: We offer a 401k w/100% matching up to 3% of your salary and then 50% of contributions between 3-5%
Career Growth: Ongoing training, mentorship, and learning opportunities to accelerate your growth.
Company
LiquidPiston
LiquidPiston develops advanced internal combustion engines through its patented thermodynamic cycle and engine technologies.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$25.97MKey Investors
Adams Capital Management
2021-10-01Equity Crowdfunding
2020-11-01Series Unknown
2020-01-12Equity Crowdfunding· $1.07M
Leadership Team
Vincenzo Perrone
VP of Engineering
Nikolay Shkolnik
Principal
Recent News
LiquidPiston
2025-10-29
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