UAS Hardware Systems Engineer: Sensor Integration

Judge Group, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Hardware Systems Engineer role at Judge Group, Inc. focuses on integrating advanced sensors and hardware onto UAS platforms. You will lead mechanical design, wiring, and documentation efforts while supporting flight testing and validation to ensure high-quality systems.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential. This position emphasizes hands-on hardware work, documentation, and ongoing learning of UAS technologies, PX4/ArduPilot stacks, and MAVLink protocols, with a first-shift

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with CAD software (Creo) with at least 1 year experience.
• Ability to obtain FAA Part 107 certification within 3 months.
• Experience with UAS platforms preferred.
• Experience with Pixhawk autopilot hardware and PX4/ArduPilot flight control systems.
• Familiarity with MAVLink protocols preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components for sensor and hardware integration.
• Plan and execute sensor and hardware integrations for new UAS platforms.
• Maintain existing sensor integrations across supported platforms.
• Plan and execute hardware integration activities for UAS systems.
• Conduct UAS flight testing and data collection.
• Create and document wire harness assemblies and BOMs.
• Develop customer-facing engineering documentation.
• Provide Level 2 engineering support.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD (Creo)

Pixhawk hardware

PX4

ArduPilot

MAVLink

Job description

The Hardware Systems Engineer role at Judge Group, Inc. focuses on integrating advanced sensors and hardware onto UAS platforms. You will lead mechanical design, wiring, and documentation efforts while supporting flight testing and validation to ensure high-quality systems.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential. This position emphasizes hands-on hardware work, documentation, and ongoing learning of UAS technologies, PX4/ArduPilot stacks, and MAVLink protocols, with a first-shift