Engineer Product II
Saint Paul, MN
Engineer Product II
Onsite 1st-shift work integrating sensors and hardware onto UAS platforms, with flight testing, validation, documentation, and Level 2 engineering support. Requires a mechanical engineering degree, 1+ year CAD experience, Pixhawk/PX4/ArduPilot experience, and ability to lift 55 lbs.
Job Title: Engineer Product II
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Duration: 1 Year - Possible Extension
Location: St. Paul, MN 55114
Shift: 1st Shift | 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Overtime: Minimal
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Description:
Job Summary
The Hardware Systems Engineer will integrate sensors and hardware onto UAS (drone) platforms. The role combines systems engineering, mechanical design, hardware testing/validation, UAS integration, flight testing, documentation, and Level 2 engineering support.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred / Additional Skills
Manager Notes
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
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Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Duration: 1 Year - Possible Extension
Location: St. Paul, MN 55114
Shift: 1st Shift | 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Overtime: Minimal
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Description:
Job Summary
The Hardware Systems Engineer will integrate sensors and hardware onto UAS (drone) platforms. The role combines systems engineering, mechanical design, hardware testing/validation, UAS integration, flight testing, documentation, and Level 2 engineering support.
Key Responsibilities
- Design mechanical components related to sensors and hardware.
- Plan and execute sensor and hardware integrations for new UAS platforms.
- Maintain existing sensor and hardware integrations.
- Perform UAS flight testing and hardware validation.
- Design, fabricate, and document wire harnesses.
- Conduct hardware/software compatibility testing between sensors, UAS platforms, and third-party post-processing software.
- Create and maintain engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Create and maintain internal engineering, production, and user-facing documentation.
- Provide Level 2 engineering support and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Participate in design reviews and provide engineering input.
- Support feasibility testing, engineering validation, and product improvements.
- Identify process/system issues and support change-management activities.
- Facilitate documentation changes between engineering and production teams.
- Coordinate with internal engineering teams and technology partners.
- Help develop product improvement and sustainment criteria.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on company sensors, hardware, functions, and applications.
- Support small- to medium-scale engineering projects while managing cost, time, quality, and risks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
- Minimum 1 year of CAD experience; PTC Creo preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Experience with Pixhawk autopilots, including PX4 and ArduPilot.
- Ability to interpret engineering requirements independently.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to provide technical guidance and work with limited supervision.
Preferred / Additional Skills
- Experience with UAS/drones.
- Experience with MAVLink-based systems.
- Experience with UAS instrumentation, hardware testing, and validation.
- Experience with mechanical design and engineering documentation.
- Experience with wire harness design and fabrication.
- Experience managing engineering changes and technical documentation.
Manager Notes
- Strong preference for candidates familiar with Pixhawk hardware, PX4, ArduPilot, and MAVLink-based systems.
- Candidates should be willing and interested in learning these systems.
- Must be able to learn how company products work and how to make them compatible with different UAS platforms.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Position starts onsite immediately.
- Approximately 25% of the day spent on feet.
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
- May require travel using a personal vehicle, potentially weekly depending on season.
- Travel may also be required for flight testing and validation.
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