Senior Payload Integration Engineer – USV & EW

Fathom Robotics; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICHRA health reimbursement plan with $

$750 health stipend

401(k) plan

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Fathom Robotics seeks a Senior Engineer to coordinate payloads, communications, and software baselines across USV platforms and their payloads. You own integration decisions, establish configuration standards, and maintain records for reliability in demanding environments.

You will report to the CEO, operate with broad latitude, and travel up to 10-20% CONUS for field events and demonstrations. This on-site role demands hands-on problem solving and close collaboration with OEMs and government

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, systems engineering, mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of payload or sensor integration experience on unmanned platforms in any domain.
• Working knowledge of RF data links, IP networking, and common serial interfaces (Ethernet, RS-232/485, CAN).
• Experience managing software or firmware updates and configuration baselines across multiple systems, with disciplined documentation habits.
• Hands-on electronics skills: wiring, connectors, soldering, bench troubleshooting.
• Able and willing to work outdoors and on boats during field test events.
• Must be able to pass a background check and be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Integrate USV payloads, including UAS systems, telemetry antennas, and EW systems.
• Work with payload providers to align SWaP and maritime resiliency with vessel and mission profiles.
• Manage vehicle and payload communications: SATCOM, RF telemetry links, antennas, and end-to-end link testing.
• Own software and firmware baselines across USVs and payloads: coordinate remote OEM update windows, verify function after every update, and keep configuration records current.
• Serve as the technical point of contact with platform OEMs, payload manufacturers, and government customers for integration issues, update releases, and interface documentation.
• Work with other engineers to design custom mounts, brackets, and enclosures in CAD, get them made in-house or through fab vendors.
• Bench test integrated payloads and comms ahead of field events.
• Support on-water testing and customer demonstrations, including payload setup, comms checks, and real-time troubleshooting.
• Write and maintain interface documentation and test reports.

Skills

Payload integration experience

Hands-on electronics

Outdoor/field work

Background check & SECRET clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer/systems/mechatronics

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

RF data links

SATCOM/Telemetry

Firmware/software baselines

Job description

Fathom Robotics seeks a Senior Engineer to coordinate payloads, communications, and software baselines across USV platforms and their payloads. You own integration decisions, establish configuration standards, and maintain records for reliability in demanding environments.

You will report to the CEO, operate with broad latitude, and travel up to 10-20% CONUS for field events and demonstrations. This on-site role demands hands-on problem solving and close collaboration with OEMs and government