UAV Avionics Integration Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic control architectures for UAV propulsion, flight control, and onboard systems
• Integrate flight controllers, engine management systems, sensors, communication interfaces, and avionics hardware
• Develop embedded software and firmware supporting control logic, telemetry, safety functions, and system communications
• Support system-level integration of electrical, software, and mechanical subsystems for advanced UAV platforms
• Configure and troubleshoot autopilot systems, onboard electronics, and communication networks
• Conduct hands-on testing, debugging, validation, and performance evaluation of integrated UAV systems
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure system functionality, reliability, and performance targets are achieved
• Create and maintain technical documentation including system architecture, interface definitions, test procedures, and integration workflows
• Participate in rapid prototyping and iterative product development activities within a fast-paced engineering environment
• Assist with modeling, simulation, and validation of electromechanical systems prior to physical implementation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Experience developing embedded electronic systems for UAVs, robotics, autonomous systems, or similar applications
• Strong background in embedded software/firmware development and hardware/software integration
• Experience working with real-time systems, low-level communications, and control architectures
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, MAVLink, or similar interfaces
• Experience integrating sensors, actuators, avionics systems, and embedded controllers
• Knowledge of electromechanical systems and system-level troubleshooting techniques
• Experience with UAV flight controllers and autopilot platforms such as PX4, ArduPilot, or related technologies
• Hands-on experience testing, debugging, and validating integrated hardware/software systems
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment with evolving priorities and aggressive development timelines
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting UAV propulsion system integration
• Familiarity with PCB design and electronic hardware development
• Background in aerospace, defense, autonomous vehicles, or advanced robotics
• Experience with system simulation and modeling tools for electromechanical systems
• Understanding of telemetry systems, wireless communications, and remote vehicle operations
• Exposure to safety-critical system development and validation processes
• Experience supporting prototype aircraft or drone development programs