Systems Engineer

Lumenier; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumenier, located in the Town of Florida, New York, is seeking a Systems Engineer to innovate and integrate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) with advanced software solutions. Candidates must have a strong engineering background, particularly in systems engineering, robotics, or embedded systems, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong problem-solving skills, enabling them to work effectively across engineering disciplines to achieve project goals. The position demands hands-on experience with drones and a solid understanding of various technical protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or related field) or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, UAVs, robotics, or embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate UAV with software solutions.
• Collaborate across engineering teams in product development.
• Execute system-level test plans for UAV performance.

Skills

System integration

Building and testing drone systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Embedded systems

Communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, MAVLink)

Power systems understanding

Integrating third-party hardware/software

System-level testing

Troubleshooting

Log analysis and debugging

Support prototype to production

Familiarity with flight control stacks

Embedded software environments

Version control with Git

Drone/aerospace systems

Mechanical integration constraints

RF systems

Companion computers integration

Basic programming (Python, C/C++)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

3+ years of experience in relevant fields

Job description

Job Summary: The UAV industry is a fast‑paced and constantly evolving market in which Lumenier is a key player. The Systems Engineer is responsible for developing and integrating unmanned aerial vehicles ("UAV") with software solutions. This position requires a broad set of skills across engineering disciplines, knowledge of communication protocols and experience with power systems.

Technical Capabilities / Skills

• Strong understanding of system integration across electrical, mechanical, and software domains
• Hands‑on experience building, integrating, and testing multirotor or FPV drone systems
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams (EE, ME, and software) in a product development environment
• Familiarity with embedded systems and hardware/software integration
• Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and MAVLink
• Understanding of power systems, grounding, EMI/EMC considerations, and system‑level interactions
• Experience integrating third‑party hardware and software systems (sensors, radios, payloads, SDKs, APIs)
• Ability to develop and execute system‑level test plans (bench and flight testing)
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, firmware, and system interactions
• Experience analyzing logs and telemetry for system performance and debugging
• Ability to support development from prototype through validation and iteration
• Familiarity with flight control stacks (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot, Betaflight, INAV)
• Experience with system configuration, tuning, and integration within these ecosystems
• Ability to interface systems with embedded software environments (Linux‑based systems, RTOS, or companion computers)
• Experience using tools such as Git for version control and working with technical documentation
• Experience with drone, robotics, or aerospace systems
• Familiarity with mechanical integration constraints (mounting, vibration, thermal considerations)
• Experience with RF systems (video transmission, antennas, telemetry)
• Experience integrating companion computers or onboard compute (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi)
• Basic scripting or programming (Python, C/C++)
• Experience supporting prototype builds through production or field deployment

Requirements

• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, iterative development environment
• Compelling work ethic and attitudinal awareness around “getting the job done right”
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail in system integration
• Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or related field) or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, UAVs, robotics, or embedded systems