Founding Hardware Engineer
Full-time
On-site
London, UK
Seniority
4 - 10 years of experience in hardware/electronics engineering, designing PCBs and building drone or UAV systems (STM32, power circuits, motor drivers)
Work experience
Has taken hardware from blank schematic to manufactured, field- deployed units (drones, UAVs, satellites, or similar electromechanical systems)
Has managed and hired engineers before (even a small team)
Experience at a defense, aerospace, UAV, or robotics company (e. g. Anduril, Skydio, Shield AI, Sterling X, Elbit, or similar).
Education
Degree in electrical/electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field — or equivalent self- taught portfolio.
Hard skills
End- to- end PCB design: schematic capture, multi- layer routing, bring- up, DFM, Gerber generation (Altium or KiCad)
Analog, digital, and power electronics (motor drivers, BDRCs, power distribution, BMS)
Embedded firmware experience (STM32, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN) and mechanical/CAD design for enclosures and airframes
Miscellaneous
Must be based in or willing to relocate to London — role is 5 days/week on- site in Holborn
Founding Hardware Engineer in London employer: American IT Systems
Palantir is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among high-complexity teams. With a focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes and Terraform, all while contributing to meaningful projects that support UK Government programs in defense. Our London location not only offers a vibrant city life but also a unique chance to work on secure and scalable infrastructure that makes a real impact.
