Systems Engineer

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:

To perform at a high level, the Systems Engineer ideal candidate would have the following capabilities and 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

The ideal candidate would also have experience with the following (“nice to have”):

·        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

Personal Skills/Abilities:

·        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

Personal Skills/Abilities:

·        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