Hardware Systems Engineer
Core
Designing mechanical components and integrating sensors onto unmanned aerial system (UAS) platforms.
Role type
Hardware Systems Engineer
Builds
Sensor-integrated UAS platforms
Domain
Aerospace / Unmanned Aerial Systems
Required skills
Mechanical design, CAD (PTC Creo), UAS platform integration, Pixhawk autopilots (PX4, ArduPilot), MAVLink, wire harness design, engineering documentation, flight testing, hardware/software compatibility testing
Preferred skills
FAA Part 107 certification, experience with Sentera sensors, experience with third-party post-processing software
Technologies
PTC Creo, Pixhawk, PX4, ArduPilot, MAVLink, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Design mechanical components for sensors and hardware; Plan and execute sensor and hardware integrations for new UAS platforms; Conduct UAS flight testing; Design, fabricate, and document wire harnesses; Create and maintain engineering drawings and bills of materials; Provide Level 2 engineering support; Test hardware and software compatibility across sensors, UAS platforms, and third-party software.
