Autonomous Flight Hardware & Systems Engineer

CU Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CU Boulder’s Bio-Inspired Perception and Robotics Laboratory (BPRL) seeks a Flight Hardware and System Integration Engineer to design, fabricate, integrate, and maintain autonomous aerial vehicle hardware for robotics research. You will develop mechanical platforms, CAD models, and PCB layouts while integrating sensors for flight demos.

You will work with researchers on perception, guidance, and control algorithms to build reliable experimental flight systems; familiarity with SolidWorks,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in robotics, engineering, or a related field is required.
• Experience with CAD design using SolidWorks or similar software.
• Hands-on fabrication experience including 3D printing, soldering, machining and wiring.
• Experience designing PCBs using KiCad, Altium Designer, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with embedded electronics, sensors, connectors, and electrical integration; Python and ROS2 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, assemble, and maintain custom drone platforms for research and flight testing.
• Build and maintain CAD models using SolidWorks; design and integrate PCBs for sensing and power.
• Integrate sensing technologies (cameras, radar, IMUs, GPS) and mounting solutions.
• Develop and maintain vehicle models, mass properties, and hardware configurations for simulations and flight software.
• Prototype components via additive manufacturing and precision machining; diagnose and repair hardware.

Skills

Python programming

Troubleshooting

Rapid prototyping

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in robotics, engineering, or related field

Master's degree in robotics, engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

KiCad

Altium Designer

ROS2

Job description

CU Boulder’s Bio-Inspired Perception and Robotics Laboratory (BPRL) seeks a Flight Hardware and System Integration Engineer to design, fabricate, integrate, and maintain autonomous aerial vehicle hardware for robotics research. You will develop mechanical platforms, CAD models, and PCB layouts while integrating sensors for flight demos.

You will work with researchers on perception, guidance, and control algorithms to build reliable experimental flight systems; familiarity with SolidWorks,