Hardware Integration Engineer
Core
Own the physical build and bring-up of subscale aircraft platforms, including mounting/wiring flight controllers, companion computers, radios, and sensor payloads.
Role type
Hardware Integration Engineer (aerospace)
Builds
Subscale all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft platforms
Domain
Aerospace / Electric Aviation / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hardware integration on small aircraft/robotic platforms, Wiring harness design and cable routing, Sensor and compute interface expertise (MIPI, USB, Ethernet, CAN), EMI mitigation and power management, Hands-on lab/hangar debugging
Preferred skills
Flight controller experience (PX4, ArduPilot), Companion computer integration (NVIDIA Jetson), Test or field operations support
Technologies
PX4, ArduPilot, NVIDIA Jetson, MIPI, USB, Ethernet, CAN
Responsibilities
Mount and wire flight controllers, companion computers, radios, and sensor payloads; Design and fabricate wiring harnesses and power distribution; Validate integrated hardware end-to-end on bench and platform; Troubleshoot EMI, power, and signal-integrity issues; Collaborate with perception, navigation, and test engineers; Maintain build documentation and wiring diagrams