UAV Electronics System Engineer jobs in United States
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First Search Inc. ยท 1 week ago

UAV Electronics System Engineer

positionBloomfield, CT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level

First Search Inc. is working with LiquidPiston, a company redefining propulsion through next-generation rotary engines. They are seeking a UAV Electronics System Engineer to lead the design and integration of electronic control systems for UAVs, collaborating with various teams to develop cutting-edge technology demonstrators.

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Hiring Manager
Sarah Katz
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Responsibilities

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

Embedded software developmentElectronic system designUAV flight controllersElectromechanical systemsCommunication protocolsComputer modelingQuality commitmentCollaborationSelf-driven

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/ Engineering, or a related field
Notable experience with electronic system design and embedded control systems for UAVs or robotic platforms
Proficiency in embedded software development, scripting, real-time operating systems, and software/hardware integration
Familiarity with electromechanical systems, sensors, communication protocols (CAN, UART, SPI, MAVLink, I2C), and PCB design
Experience with computer modeling and simulation of electro-mechanical systems (validate prior to build)
Experience working with UAV flight controllers, autopilot systems (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot)
History of hands-on work in a fast-paced, collaborative R&D environment
Self-driven, disciplined, committed to quality and meeting deadlines

Company

First Search Inc.

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For over 40 years, First Search has transformed how companies hire (and how candidates get selected) with results that outpace the industry norms for companies like Motorola, T-Mobile, Pulte Homes, Fluor Corporation, and Salesforce partners.
dateFounded in 1984
location
Elgin, IL, US
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://www.firstsearch.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Allen Katz
Chief Employment Officer (CEO)
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