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Senior UAS Systems Integration Engineer II

Protocos💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design and build fixed-wing UAV platforms integrating autopilot firmware, airframes, and C2 links for precision scientific missions.

Role type

Senior IC systems integration engineer (UAV/hardware)

Builds

Fixed-wing UAV platforms with custom autopilot stacks, airframes, and ground control systems

Domain

Aerospace engineering / Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

C++, Python, ArduPilot source code modification, MAVLink protocol, RF link design, PCB design, airframe design, firmware tuning, flight test operations

Preferred skills

PX4 autopilot experience, FAA Part 107 certificate, BVLOS waiver experience, atmospheric sensing instrumentation integration

Technologies

ArduPilot, MAVExplorer, Flight Review, C++, Python

Responsibilities

Configure and tune autopilot firmware (PID, failsafe, mission scripting); Read and debug ArduPilot C++ source code; Design and fabricate fixed-wing airframes; Support flight test campaigns and field troubleshooting; Develop C2 link architecture and RF link budgets; Design custom ground station software; Integrate onboard science payloads; Analyze flight logs to diagnose anomalies; Design custom electronics and PCB layouts; Document designs and test results.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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