12 months contract ; May extend

Work Hours:

1st shift position - 8 am to 4:30 pm - Minimal overtime St. Paul, MN 55114 Description The Hardware Systems Engineer is responsible for the integration of Sentera sensors and hardware onto UAS (unmanned aerial systems) platforms. This position requires experience in systems engineering practices, mechanical design, UAS instrumentation, hardware testing/validation, as well as exceptional organization, attention to detail, and dedication to user success. The individual will support integration schedule planning and execution, mechanical design, and hardware product validation & testing. Responsibilities also include flight testing, creating internal and external facing product documentation, and level 2 engineering support. Responsibilities Mechanical design of components related to Sentera sensors and hardware. Planning and execution of Sentera sensor and hardware integrations for new UAS platforms. Maintenance of existing Sentera sensor integrations. Planning and execution of Sentera hardware integrations for UAS platforms. UAS flight testing. Wire harness design, fabrication, and documentation. Internal engineering and production documentation creation & maintenance. User facing documentation creation & maintenance. Level 2 engineering support. Hardware and software compatibility testing of Sentera sensors, UAS platforms, and 3rd party post processing software. Creation and maintenance of engineering drawings and bill of materials. Requirements BS in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field. Proficient in CAD (minimum of 1 year experience, PTC Creo preferred) FAA Part 107 certification acquired withing three months of employment Experience with UAS (drones) platforms (preferred) Experience with Pixhawk autopilots (PX4 & Ardupilot) Experience with MAVlink (preferred) Strong mechanical aptitude Ability to interpret requirements independently Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail Highly motivated Ability to work constructively within a team Exceptional communication skills Additional Details Change management facilitation regarding documentation between engineering staff and production staff. Will become a point of contact between Sentera engineering teams and technology partner engineering teams. Will help create product improvement and sustainment criteria Will be a subject matter expert on Sentera sensors and hardware, their functions, and their applications. Manager Notes Would like to see candidates who are familiar with Pixhawk autopilot hardware, PX4 & Ardupilot flight stack firmware, and other MAVlink based systems. Must be willing and interested to learn about these systems. Needs to be able to learn how Sentera products work and how to make them compatible with UAS platforms.

Work Environment:

Approximately 25% of the day spent on feet. Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs.

Travel:

May be required to travel using a personal vehicle (as much as weekly based on season) May be required to travel as necessary for flight testing and validation

Interview Process:

Work Location:

Position starts onsite immediately.

Dress Code:

Business casual.

Visa Sponsorship:

Not available now or in the future First round: Interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams (virtual).

Second round:

In-person interviews; candidates must be willing to go onsite. #

IND2 AK R7

Pay:

$40.00 - $46.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field Do you have at least 1 year of CAD experience, preferably with PTC Creo? Do you have hands-on experience working with UAS/drones and integrating hardware or sensors onto UAS platforms? Do you have experience with Pixhawk autopilot hardware and PX4 or ArduPilot flight-stack firmware? Do you have experience with MAVLink or other UAS communication protocols? Are you willing to work onsite in St. Paul, MN from 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, obtain FAA Part 107 certification within 3 months, and travel for flight testing when required? 1. Are you a US Citizen or GCH? If on Visa please mention the Visa Status 2. Are you ready for background check and drug screen in accordance with the local law and regulations? 3. Please confirm your email address and contact number? 4. Cube Hub payroll is "Bi-Weekly, we pay every-other-Friday. Are you Comfortable with Bi-Weekly payroll policy? 5. What is your Expected Pay Range? 7. When will be a good time to call you? / Please let us know a convenient time for us to contact you regarding this opportunity.

Work Location:

In person