Autonomous Platform Engineer - Equity & Onsite

Blue Signal Search; Aberdeen (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity participation

Company paid medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off plus holidays

Direct exposure to product strategy and development

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Platform Engineer to join their innovative team in Aberdeen, North Carolina. This position involves the development of advanced autonomous systems for critical applications. You will play a key role in guiding projects from conception through field validation and work closely with a hands-on engineering group.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience across various engineering domains and a passion for solving real-world technical challenges. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to actively shape future products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in systems development or validation.
• Ability to work across multiple engineering domains.
• Experience with avionics, communications, and embedded controls.
• Background in structured test activity.
• Knowledge of CAD or mechanical design tools.
• Strong collaboration abilities in onsite settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of autonomous airborne systems.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and software integration.
• Plan and execute evaluations to improve designs.
• Assess hardware for performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot cross-functional issues.
• Support prototype to production transfer.
• Collaborate closely with onsite team.
• Contribute in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Hands-on experience in autonomous aviation

Cross-domain engineering skills

Platform integration experience

Test activity support

Knowledge of CAD tools

Strong communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in relevant field

Tools

Industry-standard autopilot frameworks

Job description

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Platform Engineer to join their innovative team in Aberdeen, North Carolina. This position involves the development of advanced autonomous systems for critical applications. You will play a key role in guiding projects from conception through field validation and work closely with a hands-on engineering group.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience across various engineering domains and a passion for solving real-world technical challenges. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to actively shape future products.