Systems Engineer
Core
Design, integrate, and test aerial small drones (UAVs) and their complex subsystems for tactical reconnaissance and strike missions.
Role type
Senior Systems Engineer (UAV/Robotics)
Builds
Operational small drone systems (Group 1-3) and associated test/deployment equipment.
Domain
Defense technology, unmanned aerial vehicles, robotics, and autonomous systems.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, control theory, electronics troubleshooting, test equipment usage, hands-on build and prototyping, predictive failure modeling, vehicle data analysis.
Preferred skills
Electromechanical system modeling, manufacturing or flight testing experience, design engineering, software engineering, aerodynamics, avionics, flight systems.
Technologies
Lattice OS, UAV platforms (Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, Altius), basic test equipment.
Responsibilities
Conceptualize system architecture for UAV upgrades; design small drone sizing and performance; develop interface controls for hardware/software integration; lead vehicle data analysis for predictive failure models; conduct hands-on UAV testing and benchtop testing; draft test plans for critical subsystems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
