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Cenith Innovations · 1 day ago

Hardware Systems Engineer (Devices)

Bend, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$110K/yr - $160K/yr

3+ years exp

Cenith Innovations is a mission-driven defense technology company specializing in agentic AI solutions for military applications. The Hardware Systems Engineer will own hardware subsystems for autonomous platforms, driving requirements, design, integration, and testing of hardware that supports the deployment of AI technologies in real-world environments.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own hardware subsystems end-to-end across autonomous platforms

Drive requirements, design, build, integration, test, iteration, and documentation

Build and integrate electro-mechanical assemblies that go onto drones and robots, such as mounts, sensors, gimbals, serviceable packaging, and more

Support electrical engineering and integration common on UxV systems

Prototype quickly using practical tools and methods, then evolve prototypes into repeatable builds

Run structured verification and field testing for autonomous platforms, including ruggedization work like vibration tolerance, thermal behavior, sealing/ingress considerations, and real-world handling

Integrate and validate payloads and sensors used on drones and robots

Partner with autonomy and software teams to ensure hardware is testable, debuggable, and reliable in real missions and field environments

Troubleshoot cross-domain issues quickly (mechanical, electrical, comms, integration), drive root cause, implement corrective actions, and retest

Support component selection and build planning with an eye toward reliability, manufacturability, and field maintainability

Qualification

Hardware integrationElectro-mechanical assembliesEnvironmental testingCommunications integrationCAD familiarityGeneralist across technologiesClear communicationOwnership mindset

Required

3+ years experience with a proven ability to ship hardware that's been tested, iterated on and works

Comfortable spanning disciplines (mechanical + electrical)

You are able to learn new areas quickly and are a generalist across technologies

Hands-on integration skills with an emphasis on basic CAD familiarity, harnessing/connector work, bench tools (DMM, power supplies), and mechanical assembly

An ownership mindset where you proactively identify gaps, propose a plan, and execute with minimal supervision

Clear communicator who can document work and coordinate across hardware, software, and field-test stakeholders

Able to work primarily from Bend, OR with an onsite-first posture

Must be a United States Person eligible for a U.S. security clearance

Willingness to travel for field testing, integration events, customer engagement, and on-site engineering collaboration

Valid driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle required for access to regional test sites and field locations that do not have public transportation