UAV Electronics Engineer | $2800 to $3500 | Boon Lay #5252

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking a Junior UAV Electronics Engineer to join our engineering team in Singapore. You will help design, develop, and test drone electronic systems, with a hands-on role in hardware integration and debugging.

The ideal candidate is a fresh graduate or junior engineer with a solid foundation in electronics, embedded systems, and C/C++ programming, eager to learn UAV platforms and hardware-software integration within a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, or related.
• Candidate without experience may apply as training will be provided.
• Strong understanding of basic electronics and circuit design principles.
• Knowledge of sensors, power distribution, and control electronics.
• Basic experience soldering components onto PCBs/PCBAs.
• Knowledge or interest in UAV/drone systems and architecture.
• Basic programming knowledge in C, C++, Python or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware for UAVs including power distribution and sensors.
• Integrate flight controllers, ESCs, motors, GPS, telemetry, cameras, and payloads.
• Develop and review schematics, PCB layouts, wiring harnesses, and connectors.
• Power budgeting, battery management, grounding, signal integrity, EMI considerations.
• Support embedded system bring-up, hardware debugging, and HW-SW integration.
• Conduct lab and flight testing to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support component selection, BOM management, and supplier coordination.
• Prepare test reports, design docs, interface specs, and engineering records.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to improve UAV system performance.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

Soldering

Hardware debugging

Drone systems

Signal integrity basics

Education

Electronics Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Embedded Systems

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Junior UAV Electronics Engineer to join our engineering team and work on the design, development, integration, and testing of drone/UAV electronic systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates or junior engineers with a strong foundation in electronics, hardware design, embedded systems, and programming who are passionate about drones and emerging technology.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electronic hardware for UAVs, including power distribution, sensor interfaces, communication modules, and control electronics

• Integrate flight controllers, ESCs, motors, GPS, telemetry systems, cameras, gimbals, and mission payloads

• Develop and review schematics, PCB layouts, wiring harnesses, and connector interfaces

• Perform power budgeting, battery management, grounding, signal integrity, and basic EMI/EMC considerations

• Support embedded system bring-up, hardware debugging, and hardware-software integration

• Conduct laboratory and flight testing to evaluate system performance, reliability, and functionality

• Troubleshoot electronic and hardware issues and recommend corrective actions

• Support component selection, BOM management, component availability, and supplier coordination

• Prepare technical documentation including test reports, design documents, interface specifications, and engineering records

• Support compliance with relevant regulatory, quality, and safety requirements

• Work closely with engineering and technical teams to improve UAV system performance and reliability

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, or a related discipline

• Candidate without experience may apply as training will be provided

• Strong understanding of basic electronics and electronic circuit design principles

• Knowledge of sensors, power distribution, communication modules, and control electronics

• Basic experience with soldering electronic components onto PCBs/PCBAs or test boards

• Knowledge or interest in UAV/drone systems and architecture will be an advantage

• Basic programming knowledge in C, C++, Python, or similar languages is an advantage

Why Join Us

• Work hands-on with UAV and drone technology.

• Gain practical experience in electronics design, hardware integration, testing, and troubleshooting

• Exposure to embedded systems, flight controllers, sensors, communication systems, and mission payloads

• Opportunity to develop your career in the rapidly growing UAV and advanced technology industry