Swarm Defense · 2 days ago
Electronics Engineer – Drone Systems
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSwarm Defense Technologies is a defense-focused division of Firefly, developing advanced unmanned aerial systems for national security. They are seeking an Electronics Engineer to own the design, layout, and integration of electronic systems used across their drone platforms, focusing on core flight electronics and ensuring they integrate with mechanical designs.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Design and layout PCB assemblies for drone systems, including flight controllers, ESCs, radios, and sensor boards
Integrate IMUs, GPS, magnetometers, radios, payload interfaces, and other peripherals
Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles for in-house production
Work closely with mechanical engineers to ensure electronics fit cleanly within airframes and enclosures
Support board bring-up, debugging, and validation of new hardware
Collaborate with firmware and flight test teams to resolve hardware–software integration issues
Maintain schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, and basic production documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
Strong experience designing and laying out PCBs (Altium, KiCad, or similar)
Experience with embedded electronics for robotics, aerospace, or UAV systems
Understanding of power systems, motor control, signal integrity, and EMI considerations
Comfortable debugging hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab tools
Ability to design electronics with manufacturability, reliability, and repeatability in mind
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, build-and-test environment
Preferred
Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, or similar open-source flight stacks
Experience designing ESCs or motor control electronics
Familiarity with STM32 or similar microcontroller families
Exposure to aerospace or defense electronics requirements
Experience supporting low-volume production and scaling hardware designs
Benefits
Relocation Assistance: We offer financial support to help with your move, ensuring a smooth transition as you join our team.
Comprehensive Health Benefits: We cover 100% of health insurance premiums for our employees.
Retirement Plan: We offer a Simple IRA with employer contributions to help you plan for your future
Company
Swarm Defense
Swarm Defense is an American manufacturer of low-cost, scalable drone swarm systems built for military training and counter-UAS operations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase