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Systems Engineer, Robotics Integration

New York, United StatesFull-time$180,000–$180,0002026-09-15 → 2026-10-08
On-site · United States

Core

Designing electronics, embedded firmware, and integration lifecycles for multi-drone warfare platforms and autonomous robotic systems.

Role type

Senior IC systems engineer (hardware/software integration)

Builds

Drone platforms, robotics systems, sensors, payloads, and third-party hardware integrations

Domain

Defense / Robotics / Embedded Systems

Required skills

PCB design, embedded firmware (C/C++), hardware communication protocols, Linux development, sensor/actuator integration, debugging tools

Preferred skills

UAV/autonomous systems experience, RF systems, ECAD tools, robotics middleware (MAVLink/ROS), vendor management (via careerplan.io/jobs/FA-006-DE-070-systems-engineer-robotics-integration-at-aitan)

Technologies

STM32, ESP32, NVIDIA Jetson, Pixhawk, KiCad, Altium, MAVLink, ROS, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN bus, USB, Ethernet, Linux, Python, GDB, oscilloscope, logic analyzer

Responsibilities

Lead integration of drone platforms and third-party hardware; Design hardware solutions (schematics, PCBs, power systems); Write embedded firmware for communication and control; Develop integration scripts and validation tools; Interface with OEMs and vendors; Debug cross-domain hardware/software issues; Execute HIL and system-level test plans; Build integration infrastructure and tooling.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC