Job Description

Who are we looking for?

As an Avionics Engineer, you will lead guidance, control, and avionics as part of a multidisciplinary development team. This position will encompass all design cycles including concept design, prototyping, detailed analysis, modeling, drafting, manufacturing, testing, and flight. You will apply strong knowledge of avionics to design and implement large UAV avionics systems. To be successful in this role, strong presentation and communication skills are a must.

What you get to do!

• Analyze, design, develop, support, and troubleshoot control algorithms for servo systems, control systems, and power electronics for group 3, 4, and 5 fixed wing UAVs and other application platform configurations (quadcopter, etc.)
• Responsible for control systems with appropriate analysis, modeling, and simulation
• Define individual components including supporting in-house design or locating off-the-shelf components and/or helping vendors develop components to meet requirements
• Use our in-house machine shop to facilitate quick turnaround, develop and conduct test procedures, and inform your engineering process
• Ensure test configurations and events are carefully controlled and documented
• Communicate across engineering fields to make program critical decisions and support multiple teams
• Identify core issues, develop solutions, and effectively communicate the impacts across internal and external teams

What you will bring to the Team

Must have:

• B.S. in engineering with emphasis on autonomous systems with 5+ years experience and exceptional and relevant project examples or
• M.S. in engineering with emphasis on autonomous systems with exceptional and relevant project examples
• Significant experience in academia or industry with UAS avionics
• Significant hands-on experience with 3/4/5 fixed wing UAV avionics systems
• 4+ years of experience in CAD software packages such as Catia, SolidWorks, Creo, etc.
• 4+ years of experience in autonomous system software packages such as mission planner, pixhawk, Q ground control, iNAV, PX4, etc.
• Part 107 certification a plus

Other Qualifications:

• Moderate travel
• Proven capability to implement a control system to fly fixed wing UAX
• Significant hands on experience with autopilots / PX4 autopilots
• Deep working knowledge of EMI problem solving, CAN bus, and RF system use/installation
• Proficiency with servos, software, and mission planning
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Team building and collaboration skills are essential; work across all subject areas to address complex engineering challenges

Salary Range

$130,000 - $200,000 depending on experience