Drone Prototyping Engineer – Hardware & Autonomous Systems

Arxlight; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arxlight in Oakland, CA is seeking a Prototyping Engineer to advance hardware prototypes for intelligent UAS systems. You will operate at the intersection of software, hardware, and autonomy to build robust, high-performance vehicles for real-world testing.

You will assemble, test, and rework assemblies and subassemblies, applying hand tools, soldering, and wiring harness techniques. The role favors hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with hand tools.
• Experience with wire harnesses and connectors.
• Experience with soldering and basic electronics assembly.

Responsibilities

• Build assemblies and full vehicles for prototypes
• Rework vehicles and subassemblies

Skills

Hand tools

Wire harnesses and connectors

Soldering and electronics assembly

Comfortable in fast-paced environment

Tools

3D printers

CNC tools

DMM

Power supply

Job description

Arxlight in Oakland, CA is seeking a Prototyping Engineer to advance hardware prototypes for intelligent UAS systems. You will operate at the intersection of software, hardware, and autonomy to build robust, high-performance vehicles for real-world testing.

You will assemble, test, and rework assemblies and subassemblies, applying hand tools, soldering, and wiring harness techniques. The role favors hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced startup environment.