Senior UAS Engineer

Senior UAS Systems Engineer– Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior UAS Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain unmanned aerial surveillance (UAS) systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in aeronautics, embedded systems, flight control, and autonomous technologies. This role involves working on advanced drone platforms for commercial, industrial, defense, or research applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop UAS/drone systems including airframes, propulsion, and avionics
• Develop and integrate flight control systems and autopilot software
• Program embedded systems and microcontrollers (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot platforms)
• Implement navigation, GPS, IMU, and sensor integration
• Develop autonomous flight algorithms and obstacle avoidance systems
• Conduct flight testing, troubleshooting, and performance analysis
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams
• Maintain documentation for system design, testing, and certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in UAV/drone development
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or ROS
• Experience with flight controllers such as PX4 or ArduPilot
• Knowledge of aerodynamics, control systems, and embedded systems
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar)
• Familiarity with communication protocols (MAVLink, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C)
• Understanding of FAA or relevant aviation regulatory standards

Preferred Skills

• Experience with computer vision and AI integration
• Knowledge of SLAM, LiDAR, and real-time mapping systems
• Familiarity with simulation tools (Gazebo, MATLAB/Simulink)
• Experience in swarm technology or multi-drone systems
• Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing experience

Work Environment

• Lab and field-testing environments
• Occasional travel for field deployments and client demonstrations
• Cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced R&D setting