We are looking for a UAV Systems Integration & Test Engineer to support the integration of UAV platforms from engineering concept or prototype stage into a flight-ready system.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on system-level integration, interface definition, CAD-supported mechanical packaging, autopilot configuration, bench and ground testing, flight test support, troubleshooting, and configuration documentation.
The engineer will work across airframe, avionics, propulsion, power, payload, communications, ground control, and autopilot systems to ensure the aircraft is correctly integrated, mechanically practical, electrically reliable, EMC/EMI-resilient, properly configured, and safe to test.
Core Responsibilities
Integrate UAV subsystems across airframe, avionics, propulsion, power, payload, communications, ground control, and autopilot systems.
Define and document subsystem interfaces, including mechanical, electrical, signal, communication, and software interfaces.
Support CAD/SolidWorks-based mechanical packaging, mounting, component placement, and integration decisions.
Configure and support PX4, ArduPilot, MAVLink, or similar UAV autopilot systems.
Prepare and execute integration, bench test, ground test, and flight readiness procedures.
Support system-level design for EMC/EMI resilience, including grounding, shielding, cable routing, connector selection, antenna placement, and separation of power, signal, RF, and navigation-sensitive systems.
Support environmental and EMC-related testing, including vibration, temperature, humidity, electrical noise, RF interference, and other field-relevant operating conditions.
Troubleshoot integration issues related to electrical noise, telemetry dropouts, GPS/compass interference, sensor instability, power distribution, communication reliability, and mechanical fitment.
Participate in flight test preparation, flight readiness reviews, and post-test issue resolution.
Review logs, telemetry, and test data to identify system-level issues and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain configuration records, wiring/interface documentation, integration notes, and test results.
Required Skills
Hands-on UAV, robotics, aerospace, mechatronics, or embedded systems integration experience.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, avionics, and software interfaces in complex systems.
Experience with UAV autopilot systems such as PX4, ArduPilot, MAVLink, Pixhawk, Cube, or similar.
Ability to read and work with wiring diagrams, interface control documents, mechanical layouts, and CAD models.
Experience supporting bench tests, ground tests, flight readiness checks, or field testing.
Practical troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, avionics, communication, and configuration issues.
Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or similar.
Good documentation discipline for configuration control, test procedures, and integration records.
Preferred Skills
Experience integrating fixed-wing UAVs, VTOL UAVs, multirotors, or hybrid UAV platforms.
Knowledge of EMC/EMI mitigation, grounding, shielding, RF interference, and electrical noise troubleshooting.
Experience with environmental testing such as vibration, temperature, humidity, dust, or field-condition validation.
Experience with propulsion systems, ESCs, batteries, power distribution, telemetry radios, GNSS, IMU, payloads, and onboard computers.
Familiarity with Jetson, embedded Linux, companion computers, or onboard mission systems.
Experience reviewing flight logs, telemetry, autopilot parameters, and system test results.
Background in aerospace, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, or a related field.
