Hardware hacker needed for core role at drone start-up

Do you have a passion for robotics and flight? Do you have the entrepreneurial spirit? We are a rapidly growing start-up that has a unique approach to the expanding world of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) - We develop enterprise solutions encompassing autopilot hardware and flexible software architectures that allow our customers to tailor UAVs to any commercial or military application.

We are looking for an experienced hardware developer to become a core member of our team. You will be responsible for spearheading the development of new products that are in our technology roadmap, interfacing existing products with UAV sensors and payloads, and for making improvements to our existing autopilots.

Our company has a unique culture - combining the hacker, pilot, and laid-back beach mentalities. Occasionally witty and always entertaining - You will never be bored and always challenged. Throughout your time, we will challenge you to wear many hats from Product Development Engineer, creating a vision for future products, to Customer Support Engineer, working alongside customers across the globe such as at conservancies in Africa. From day 1, you will be expected to handle significant responsibility and find creative solutions to challenging problems.

We are located in Orange County California, just a few blocks from the ocean in beautiful Newport Beach. We are huge proponents of personal development, and we expect each team member to grow rapidly as a person and within our organization. We provide opportunities for each employee to be continuously challenged while growing and showcasing their abilities. Compensation includes salary, performance based bonuses, and equity. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible PTO, and subsidies to pursue your pilot’s license.

If your are interested, please email me at autopilotcareers@gmail.com.

Desired Skills & Experience * US Person (citizen or permanent resident) * Experience with all design stages including: schematic capture, PCB layout, manufacturing, testing, and quality control * Mixed-signal, multi-layer (6+), and high-speed design experience * Micro-controller experience (ARM / microchip / Atmel)

Additional Desired Experience: * Altium Designer * Embedded Software (C / C++) * Thermal engineering * EMI / vibration testing and qualification * Enclosure design (ECAD / MCAD integration) * DFA / DFM (design for assembly, design for manufacturing) * Failure and reliability analysis such as FMECA / MTBF * Product life-cycle management * Certification of electronics such as: FAA, military, or medical device

You would be working on: * Flight guidance systems * Sensor interfaces * UAV payloads * Test equipment and calibration hardware