Autonomous Aerial Systems Engineer – Flight Hardware & Integration

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

ECO Pass transit

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Flight Hardware and System Integration Engineer to design, fabricate, integrate, and maintain autonomous aerial vehicle hardware for robotics research. You will work with researchers on perception, guidance, and control to create reliable experimental flight platforms.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling in SolidWorks, PCB design, sensor integration, and hands-on fabrication like 3D printing, soldering, and machining.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in robotics, engineering, or related field.
• Experience with SolidWorks and CAD design, 3D printing, soldering, machining, wiring and assembly.
• Experience designing PCBs using KiCad or Altium Designer and familiarity with ROS2.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, assemble, and maintain custom drone platforms for research.
• Develop CAD models and assemble PCBs for embedded sensing and electronics.
• Integrate sensors and electronics, and ensure maintainability and manufacturability.
• Support flight testing and system integration with researchers.

Skills

CAD design

SolidWorks

Python programming

ROS2 familiarity

Troubleshooting

Rapid prototyping

Electrical integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in robotics, engineering or related field

Master's degree in robotics, engineering or related field (preferred)

Tools

KiCad

Altium Designer

SolidWorks

Job description

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Flight Hardware and System Integration Engineer to design, fabricate, integrate, and maintain autonomous aerial vehicle hardware for robotics research. You will work with researchers on perception, guidance, and control to create reliable experimental flight platforms.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling in SolidWorks, PCB design, sensor integration, and hands-on fabrication like 3D printing, soldering, and machining.