Senior Systems Integration Engineer - Autonomous
Core
Technical anchor bridging hardware, edge software, and field flight operations for autonomous aerial systems, moving them from benchtop configuration to live operational flight.
Role type
Senior Systems Integration Engineer (Autonomous Aerial Systems)
Builds
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and autonomous flight test campaigns
Domain
Defense / Autonomous Vehicles / Embedded Systems
Required skills
Linux CLI & containerization, embedded systems integration, hardware diagnostics (soldering, oscilloscopes), Python/C++ scripting, network configuration (IP routing, subnets), serial/vehicle bus protocols (UART, CAN, SPI, I2C)
Preferred skills
MAVLink protocol, PX4/ArduPilot autopilots, tactical mesh radios (Silvus/Persistent Systems), FAA Part 107 certificate, defense platform experience
Technologies
Linux, Docker, Python, C++, Shell, MAVLink, PX4, ArduPilot, UART, CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end hardware and software integration for UAS; Deploy and configure edge software stacks on onboard computes; Troubleshoot vehicle networks and sensor links in real-time; Develop Python/C++ scripts for data reduction and system validation; Fabricate custom wiring harnesses and perform precision soldering; Configure IP routing and network interfaces between flight controllers and ground stations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC