| Location | Palmetto, FL |
Job Summary:
The UAV industry is a fast-paced and constantly evolving market in which Lumenier is a key player.
The Systems Engineer is responsible for developing and integrating unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAV”) with software solutions. This position requires a broad set of skills across engineering disciplines, knowledge of communication protocols and experience with power systems.
Technical Capabilities/Skills:
To perform at a high level, the Systems Engineer ideal candidate would have the following capabilities and skills:
· Strong understanding of system integration across electrical, mechanical, and software domains
· Hands-on experience building, integrating, and testing multirotor or FPV drone systems
· Experience working with cross-functional teams (EE, ME, and software) in a product development environment
· Familiarity with embedded systems and hardware/software integration
· Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and MAVLink
· Understanding of power systems, grounding, EMI/EMC considerations, and system-level interactions
· Experience integrating third-party hardware and software systems (sensors, radios, payloads, SDKs, APIs)
· Ability to develop and execute system-level test plans (bench and flight testing)
· Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, firmware, and system interactions
· Experience analyzing logs and telemetry for system performance and debugging
· Ability to support development from prototype through validation and iteration
· Familiarity with flight control stacks (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot, Betaflight, INAV)
· Experience with system configuration, tuning, and integration within these ecosystems
· Ability to interface systems with embedded software environments (Linux-based systems, RTOS, or companion computers)
· Experience using tools such as Git for version control and working with technical documentation
The ideal candidate would also have experience with the following (“nice to have”):
· Experience with drone, robotics, or aerospace systems
· Familiarity with mechanical integration constraints (mounting, vibration, thermal considerations)
· Experience with RF systems (video transmission, antennas, telemetry)
· Experience integrating companion computers or onboard compute (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi)
· Basic scripting or programming (Python, C/C++)
· Experience supporting prototype builds through production or field deployment
Requirements
Personal Skills/Abilities:
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative development environment
· Compelling work ethic and attitudinal awareness around “getting the job done right”
· Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in system integration
· Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting
· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or related field) or equivalent practical experience
· 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, UAVs, robotics, or embedded systems
Benefits
Personal Skills/Abilities:
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative development environment
· Compelling work ethic and attitudinal awareness around “getting the job done right”
· Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in system integration
· Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting
· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or related field) or equivalent practical experience
· 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, UAVs, robotics, or embedded systems