Electrical Engineer (Ground Control System)
Core
Designing ruggedized drone controllers and long-range RF systems for autonomous defense applications in demanding field environments.
Role type
Senior hardware engineer (electronics design)
Builds
Ruggedized drone controllers and long-range RF systems
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / RF electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PCB schematic and layout design, RF PCB design, mixed-signal design, hardware bring-up and debug, DFM/DFA, component selection and BOM management
Preferred skills
Experience with Altium Designer, autonomous defense systems
Technologies
Altium Designer, SPI, I2C, UART, USB, CAN, oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers
Responsibilities
Design complete schematics for mixed-signal and RF boards, perform or lead board placement and routing, select components and optimize BOM for mass production, lead board bring-up and debug, address EMC challenges and ensure RF performance, collaborate with embedded software and mechanical teams, qualify PCB manufacturers and support NPI transitions, maintain hardware documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC