Job Summary:
The Systems Engineer is responsible for developing and integrating unmanned aerial vehicles ("UAV") with software solutions. This position requires a broad set of skills across engineering disciplines, knowledge of communication protocols and experience with power systems.
Technical Capabilities/Skills:
To perform at a high level, the Systems Engineer ideal candidate would have the following capabilities and skills:
• Strong understanding of system integration across electrical, mechanical, and software domains
• Hands-on experience building, integrating, and testing multirotor or FPV drone systems
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (EE, ME, and software) in a product development environment
• Familiarity with embedded systems and hardware/software integration
• Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and MAVLink
• Understanding of power systems, grounding, EMI/EMC considerations, and system-level interactions
• Experience integrating third-party hardware and software systems (sensors, radios, payloads, SDKs, APIs)
• Ability to develop and execute system-level test plans (bench and flight testing)
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, firmware, and system interactions
• Experience analyzing logs and telemetry for system performance and debugging
• Ability to support development from prototype through validation and iteration
• Familiarity with flight control stacks (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot, Betaflight, INAV)
• Experience with system configuration, tuning, and integration within these ecosystems
• Ability to interface systems with embedded software environments (Linux-based systems, RTOS, or companion computers)
• Experience using tools such as Git for version control and working with technical documentation
The ideal candidate would also have experience with the following ("nice to have"):
• Experience with drone, robotics, or aerospace systems
• Familiarity with mechanical integration constraints (mounting, vibration, thermal considerations)
• Experience with RF systems (video transmission, antennas, telemetry)
• Experience integrating companion computers or onboard compute (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi)
• Basic scripting or programming (Python, C/C++)
• Experience supporting prototype builds through production or field deployment
Requirements
Personal Skills/Abilities:
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative development environment
• Compelling work ethic and attitudinal awareness around "getting the job done right"
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in system integration
• Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or related field) or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, UAVs, robotics, or embedded systems
Benefits
Personal Skills/Abilities:
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative development environment
• Compelling work ethic and attitudinal awareness around "getting the job done right"
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in system integration
• Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or related field) or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, UAVs, robotics, or embedded systems
