Lead UAV Engineer
Core
Lead the development and refinement of high-tech UAVs (multirotors and fixed-wing), ensuring the full product lifecycle from R&D and prototyping to field testing and autonomy system integration.
Role type
Senior IC UAV Hardware Engineer (Technical Lead)
Builds
Autonomous UAV platforms (multirotors, fixed-wing) with complex autonomy systems
Domain
Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Vehicles / Hardware Engineering
Required skills
Hardware engineering (electronics, mechatronics), ArduPilot and Betaflight expertise, Aerodynamics knowledge, Soldering and schematic design, Flight controller tuning, System integration (communication, video, power, onboard computing), Prototyping and testing, CAD design (SolidWorks/Fusion 360)
Preferred skills
Military experience, Companion Computer integration (Raspberry Pi, Nvidia Jetson, CM5), Computer Vision principles, FPV/LOS piloting experience, PX4 or iNav experience
Technologies
ArduPilot, Betaflight, ELRS, Crossfire, Raspberry Pi, Nvidia Jetson, CM5, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, 3D printing
Responsibilities
Lead development of various UAV types, Manage hardware team and quality standards, Conduct R&D and prototyping from concept to test, Tune flight controllers on ArduPilot/Betaflight stacks, Integrate communication, video, power, and onboard computing systems, Perform hands-on engineering (soldering, assembly, diagnostics, composite materials), Organize and conduct field tests and log analysis, Create technical documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership