Title: Systems Hardware Integration Engineer (UAS / Drone)
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Details: W-2 Contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role – 1 shift position, typical 8am-4:30pm business hours
Pay Rate: $42.00 – 45.00/hr. with benefit inclusions
Sponsorship for this role is not available now or in the future – this position has a high likelihood of conversion to direct hire requiring a candidate to be a US citizen or Green Card holder.
Job Summary
The Hardware Systems Engineer is an integration- and test-focused role responsible for integrating sensor and hardware systems onto unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platforms. This position works within a cross-functional engineering team to configure, validate, and optimize hardware-software performance in real-world environments. The role emphasizes system integration, testing, and field validation, with limited mechanical design responsibilities, and requires strong collaboration across engineering, product support, sales, and external partners.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute integration of sensor and hardware systems onto UAS platforms.
- Collaborate with external drone providers to ensure hardware and software compatibility.
- Configure and set up UAS platforms for integration and testing activities.
- Conduct UAS flight testing, including field validation and system verification.
- Perform system-level hardware and software testing across integrated solutions.
- Develop and maintain integration and technical documentation.
- Create user-facing documentation to support operation and use of integrated platforms.
- Gather and translate cross-functional requirements into practical integration solutions.
- Support product sustainment and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide Level 2 engineering support and troubleshoot system issues.
- Contribute to light mechanical design efforts, including mounting and integration components.
- Create and maintain engineering drawings and bills of materials.
Years of Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
- Minimum of 1 year of CAD experience (PTC Creo preferred).
- Experience with UAS (drone) platforms preferred.
- FAA Part 107 certification must be obtained within three months of employment.
Skills Required
- Strong focus on system integration and testing within hardware-based environments.
- Experience or familiarity with Pixhawk autopilot hardware, PX4 and Ardupilot flight stacks, and MAVLink-based systems preferred.
- Ability to work across hardware, software, and field-based environments.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to support light design efforts.
- Ability to interpret requirements and execute independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to work hands-on with UAS platforms and field-testing activities.
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