Electronics System Engineer
Zolon Tech Solutions, Inc.
Bloomfield, CT
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
SKILLS
Avionics, Communications Protocols, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Computer Skills, Control Systems, Debugging Skills, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Systems, Electromechanics, Electronic Design, Electronic Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware-Software Integration, I2C, Leading Edge Technology, Printed Circuit Board Design, Propulsion, Realtime Operating System, Research & Development (R&D), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Simulation, Software Design, Software Development, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Telemetry, Time Management, Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART)
LOCATION
Bloomfield, CT
POSTED
8 days ago
Duration: Full-Time
Location: Bloomfield, CT (Onsite)
Job Description:
- The UAV Electronic Systems Engineer will lead the design and integration of electronic control systems for UAVs.
- This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary role involving control systems architecture, embedded software development, and electromechanical integration.
- You will collaborate closely with aircraft and engine development teams to bring cutting-edge UAV technology demonstrators to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop the electronic control system architecture for UAV propulsion and flight control systems
- Integrate and configure flight controllers and engine control units with onboard avionics, sensors, and communication modules
- Develop and implement embedded software/firmware for control, safety, and telemetry functions
- Apply systems engineering principles to ensure seamless integration of electronics, software, and mechanical components
- Support testing, debugging, and validation of integrated electromechanical UAV systems
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet system-level performance and reliability goals
- Document system design, software, and hardware interfaces, and integration processes
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science/ Engineering, or a related field
- Notable experience with electronic system design and embedded control systems for UAVs or robotic platforms
- Proficiency in embedded software development, scripting, real-time operating systems, and software/hardware integration
- Familiarity with electromechanical systems, sensors, communication protocols (CAN, UART, SPI, MAV Link, I2C), and PCB design
- Experience with computer modeling and simulation of electro-mechanical systems (validate prior to build).
- Experience working with UAV flight controllers, autopilot systems (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot)
- History of hands-on work in a fast-paced, collaborative R&D environment
- Self-driven, disciplined, committed to quality and meeting deadlines
Thanks & Regards,
Ian Basha
Zolon Tech
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