Robotics Engineer

First Search Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LiquidPiston, based in Connecticut, seeks an UAV Electronic Systems Engineer to lead design and integration of electronic control systems for UAV propulsion and flight control. This hands-on, multidisciplinary role covers control architecture, embedded software, and electromechanical integration.

You will collaborate with aircraft and engine teams to bring advanced UAV demonstrators to life, applying real-time control, debugging, and testing in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with electronic system design and embedded control for UAVs or robotics.
• Proficiency in embedded software, scripting, RTOS, and hardware-software integration.
• Familiarity with sensors, CAN/UART/SPI/MAVLink/I2C, and PCB design.
• Experience with UAV flight controllers and autopilot systems (PX4, ArduPilot).
• Hands-on, fast-paced R&D experience and strong collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic control system architecture for UAV propulsion and flight control.
• Integrate flight controllers and ECUs with onboard avionics, sensors, and comms modules.
• Develop and implement embedded software/firmware for control, safety, telemetry.
• Apply systems engineering to ensure seamless electronics/software/mechanical integration.
• Support testing, debugging and validation of integrated UAV systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet performance goals.
• Document system designs and interfaces clearly.

Skills

Embedded control systems

Embedded software development

Scripting

RTOS

Systems integration

Sensor interfaces CAN/UART/SPI/MAVLink

PX4/ArduPilot experience

PCB design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PX4

ArduPilot

PCB design tools (Altium/KiCad)

Job description

Our client, LiquidPiston, is redefining propulsion through their next-generation rotary engines—compact, efficient and powerful enough to reshape how energy is used in aerospace, defense and mobility. As they expand into UAV (Unmanned Aeriel Vehicle) applications, we are building a dynamic team to drive the development of integrated propulsion and control systems for next generation of drones.

Role Overview

The UAV Electronic Systems Engineer will lead the design and integration of electronic control systems for UAVs. This is a hands‑on, multidisciplinary role involving control systems architecture, embedded software development and electromechanical integration. You will collaborate closely with aircraft and engine development teams to bring cutting‑edge UAV technology demonstrators to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop the electronic control system architecture for of UAV propulsion and flight control systems
• Integrate and configure flight controllers and engine control units with onboard avionics, sensors, and communication modules
• Develop and implement embedded software/firmware for control, safety, and telemetry functions
• Apply systems engineering principles to ensure seamless integration of electronics, software, and mechanical components
• Support testing, debugging, and validation of integrated electromechanical UAV systems
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet system‑level performance and reliability goals
• Document system design, software and hardware interfaces, and integration processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/ Engineering, or a related field
• Notable experience with electronic system design and embedded control systems for UAVs or robotic platforms
• Proficiency in embedded software development, scripting, real-time operating systems, and software/hardware integration
• Familiarity with electromechanical systems, sensors, communication protocols (CAN, UART, SPI, MAVLink, I2C), and PCB design
• Experience with computer modeling and simulation of electro‑mechanical systems (validate prior to build).
• Experience working with UAV flight controllers, autopilot systems (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot)
• History of hands‑on work in a fast‑paced, collaborative R&D environment
• Self-driven, disciplined, committed to quality and meeting deadlines