Engineer Product II

Job Title:         Engineer Product II 

Client:              Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Duration:         1 Year – Possible Extension
Location:         St. Paul, MN 55114
Shift:                1st Shift | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Overtime:         Minimal
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description: 

Job Summary

The Hardware Systems Engineer will integrate sensors and hardware onto UAS (drone) platforms. The role combines systems engineering, mechanical design, hardware testing/validation, UAS integration, flight testing, documentation, and Level 2 engineering support.

Key Responsibilities

·         Design mechanical components related to sensors and hardware.

·         Plan and execute sensor and hardware integrations for new UAS platforms.

·         Maintain existing sensor and hardware integrations.

·         Perform UAS flight testing and hardware validation.

·         Design, fabricate, and document wire harnesses.

·         Conduct hardware/software compatibility testing between sensors, UAS platforms, and third-party post-processing software.

·         Create and maintain engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

·         Create and maintain internal engineering, production, and user-facing documentation.

·         Provide Level 2 engineering support and troubleshoot technical issues.

·         Participate in design reviews and provide engineering input.

·         Support feasibility testing, engineering validation, and product improvements.

·         Identify process/system issues and support change-management activities.

·         Facilitate documentation changes between engineering and production teams.

·         Coordinate with internal engineering teams and technology partners.

·         Help develop product improvement and sustainment criteria.

·         Serve as a subject matter expert on company sensors, hardware, functions, and applications.

·         Support small- to medium-scale engineering projects while managing cost, time, quality, and risks.