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 orM.S. in engineering with emphasis on autonomous systems with exceptional and relevant project examplesSignificant experience in academia or industry with UAS avionicsSignificant hands-on experience with 3 / 4 / 5 fixed wing UAV avionics systems4+ 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 plusOther Qualifications :
Moderate travelProven capability to implement a control system to fly fixed wing UAXSignificant hands on experience with autopilots / PX4 autopilotsDeep working knowledge of EMI problem solving, CAN bus, and RF system use / installationProficiency with servos, software, and mission planningExceptional communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyTeam building and collaboration skills are essential; work across all subject areas to address complex engineering challengesSalary Range
130,000 - $200,000 depending on experience
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