Systems Engineer - R&D

SoloPulse

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Strong interest in embedded systems, robotics, drones, or sensing platforms.
  • Experience with RF antennas and related design trades and analyses.
  • Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or other programming languages, along with knowledge of microcontrollers and electronics.
  • Comfortable with learning and integrating across software and hardware domains.
  • Hands-on builder mindset with robust problem-solving skills.
  • Desire to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and own projects.

Responsibilities

  • Prototype, wire, bring-up, and integrate hardware.
  • Analyze and distribute data to various engineering teams.
  • Design, fabricate, assemble, and package mechanical systems.
  • Debug software, electronics, and physical hardware.
  • Support the development of drones and sensor platforms from concept to testing.
  • Write embedded code for sensor, control, and data acquisition systems.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge radar and sensor technologies.
  • Engagement in a hands-on, multidisciplinary engineering role.
  • Direct involvement in the full lifecycle of product development.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Potential for personal growth through diverse project ownership.
Full Job Description
The Role:

We're looking for a R&D Systems Engineer to work directly on the development of advanced radar and sensor systems across multiple platforms, including drones and ground vehicles. This highly hands-on role spans hardware prototyping, mechanical design/build, and embedded software. You'll help turn concepts into field-ready radar systems, from low-level code and electronics integration through physical assembly, lab bring-up, and testing.

What you'll work on:
  • Hardware prototyping, wiring, bring-up, and integration
  • Collect, analyze, and distribute data to various engineering teams
  • Mechanical design, fabrication, assembly, and system packaging
  • Debugging across software, electronics, and physical hardware
  • Supporting drone and sensing platform development from concept to test
  • Embedded coding for sensor, control, and data acquisition systems


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical field
  • Strong interest in embedded systems, robotics, drones, or sensing platforms
  • Experience with RF antennas, including RF link budgets, antenna design trades, signal chain analysis, and RF payload integration.
  • Experience in at least some of the following: C/C++, Python, microcontrollers, electronics, networking, CAD, fabrication, or mechanical assembly
  • Comfortable learning quickly and working across software and hardware boundaries
  • Hands-on builder mindset with strong problem-solving ability
  • Eager to work with cross-functional engineering teams and take meaningful ownership of project


$90,000 - $120,000 a year

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