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First Search Inc. · 6 hours ago

UAV Electronics System Engineer

Bloomfield, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

First Search Inc. is collaborating with LiquidPiston to innovate in the field of propulsion technology, specifically targeting UAV applications. The UAV Electronics System Engineer will lead the design and integration of electronic control systems for UAVs, working closely with development teams to create advanced drone technology.

Staffing & Recruiting

Hiring Manager

Sarah Katz

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.

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.

Founded in 1984

Elgin, IL, US

2-10 employees

https://www.firstsearch.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Allen Katz

Chief Employment Officer (CEO)

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