Electrical Engineer – UAV Avionics & SensorsLocation: Remote – United StatesTravel: 25%Compensation: $160,000 – $180,000 (negotiable depending on experience)About the CompanyA venture-backed defence technology startup developing a low-cost, fully autonomous interceptor drone. Following successful government testing, the company is now scaling its technology towards production.The RoleWe’re looking for a mid-to-senior level Electrical Engineer to take ownership of the electrical design and integration of the aircraft’s nose section, including its onboard AI computer, sensors and supporting electronics.What You’ll DoOwn the integration of onboard AI computing and electro-optical sensor systems.Design and optimise power distribution, data connectivity, wiring and electrical harnesses.Ensure electronic systems remain reliable under vibration, turbulence and changing environmental conditions.Support hardware integration, ground testing and flight testing.Develop and refine designs for manufacturability and production at scale.What You’ll BringExperience in electrical engineering, ideally within aerospace, defence or embedded systems.Hands-on experience with embedded computing, sensors and electrical system integration.Practical experience designing wiring systems and electrical harnesses.US citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.Nice to HaveExperience working with UAVs, aircraft, missiles or other aerospace platforms.Exposure to edge AI computing modules and onboard processing systems.Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and production scaling experience.Why Join?Take ownership of the brain and eyes of a next-generation autonomous aircraft. You’ll work in a small, high-impact engineering team where your designs will directly shape the product and move from development into production.Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Nikyle Maipath
Electrical Engineer employer: Darwin Recruitment
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