UAV Hardware Engineer – Prototyping & Field Support

Sine-Engineering; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Personal/sick days

401(k) plan

Job summary

Sine Engineering in Fredericksburg, VA seeks a hands-on UAV Engineer to assemble, test, and support UAV hardware, prototypes, and field operations. You will work with US and European teams, applying electronics assembly, 3D printing, and CAD skills in a lab and field environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, debugging, and clear documentation with a strong focus on problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Confident soldering skills, including SMD; experience with BGA is a strong plus
• Able to read wiring diagrams, schematics, specifications
• Familiarity with diagnostic equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer)
• Experience assembling and debugging hardware prototypes
• Solid understanding of fundamental electronic components (resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors) and their role in UAV system hardware.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, solder, and wire up low-voltage UAV hardware (including SMD components)
• Perform board-level diagnostics, component replacement, and hardware repairs
• Build cable harnesses and ensure clean electrical integration
• Use measurement and diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers
• Operate and maintain FDM 3D printers; assist with basic CAD adjustments
• Build and iterate mechanical mounts, brackets, and enclosures
• Perform precise mechanical fitting, drilling, trimming, and hardware installation
• Support rapid prototyping and hardware troubleshooting for UAV platforms
• Maintain organization of tools, consumables, and workshop inventory
• Assist in preparing UAV hardware for integration and field tests
• Communicate with remote engineering and pilot teams in Europe for technical alignment

Skills

Soldering

Reading schematics

Diagnostics

Prototype assembly

Documentation

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Fusion 360

3D printing

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Job description

Sine Engineering in Fredericksburg, VA seeks a hands-on UAV Engineer to assemble, test, and support UAV hardware, prototypes, and field operations. You will work with US and European teams, applying electronics assembly, 3D printing, and CAD skills in a lab and field environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, debugging, and clear documentation with a strong focus on problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.