Avionics Integration Engineer
Core
Integrating avionics systems, sensors, and subsystems into unmanned aerial vehicle prototypes to ensure functionality and compatibility for defense capabilities.
Role type
Avionics Integration Engineer
Builds
Unmanned aerial vehicle prototypes and autonomous defense platforms
Domain
Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Avionics system integration, PX4/ArduPilot development, QGroundControl configuration, RF systems (SDR), network analysis (Wireshark), electronics debugging (Altium, PCB), Linux environments, CAD prototyping, system architecture visualization
Preferred skills
Custom firmware modifications, ROS2 integration, EKF, visual navigation, multivehicle configuration, MiMO, encryption, Python/C++ programming, NX/Teamcenter CAD
Technologies
PX4, ArduPilot, QGroundControl, Mission Planner, Pixhawk, MAVLink, UORB, ROS2, Wireshark, iperf3, Altium, Linux, GitHub, NX, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Develop and integrate avionics systems; define and maintain avionics functionality with vehicle iterations; create high-level block diagrams; collaborate on electrical and system requirements; support Iron-birds and prototypes; troubleshoot hardware and software; integrate new sensors and subsystems; design post-integration configurations; create processes and train technicians.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC