UAV Systems Engineer
Core
Prototyping and improving unmanned aerial platforms (FPV drones) for defense applications.
Role type
Hands-on IC UAV Systems Engineer
Builds
FPV drone prototypes and unmanned aerial systems
Domain
Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Systems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
FPV drone assembly, soldering, electronics component installation (FC, ESC, GPS, VTX, RX, antennas, PDB), sensor calibration (Betaflight), control system configuration (ELRS, CRSF, SBUS), diagnostic testing, 3D modeling (Fusion360/SolidWorks), Linux, Raspberry Pi, GStreamer, OpenHD
Preferred skills
3D printing, SMD soldering, video system integration (Analog 5.8, DJI, Walksnail, HDZero), RF interference analysis, STM32 microcontroller experience, UART/SPI/I2C/CAN protocols, piloting skills
Technologies
Betaflight, INAV, ArduPilot, Fusion360, SolidWorks, STM32, Linux, Raspberry Pi, GStreamer, OpenHD, ELRS, CRSF, SBUS
Responsibilities
Assemble FPV drone prototypes, install and connect electronic components, solder and route cables, configure flight controllers and calibrate sensors, diagnose and repair drones after test flights, document assembly processes, test drones and analyze logs, optimize flight parameters, participate in UAV design improvements
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC
