Engineer Product II - Product Systems Integration & Architecture

Engineer Product II - Product Systems Integration & Architecture#26-17558 St. Paul, MN Onsite Job Description Engineer Product II - Product Systems Integration & ArchitectureMajor PurposePlans, coordinates, performs product design, testing and/or analysis work for a complete project of moderate scope or for a significant portion or a sub-system of a major and diverse project. Operates in a team environment, providing input to design solutions and participating in design reviews. May assign, coordinate and review portions of the work to support personnel. Decisions are made within established guidelines and may be reviewed by supervisors.

Major Duties? Contribute to the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.? Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.? Contribute to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.? Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.? Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.? Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.? Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.? Work collaboratively with other professional teams and over organizational boundaries to ensure service users experience cohesive and seamless support to meet their needs.? Create and maintain complex technical and/or user documentation to a high standard, and back up files to ensure instant recovery if problems occur.

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge? Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on how to get results using new and advanced engineering technologies. ? Works without supervision and provides technical guidance as needed on executing engineering designs using the appropriate methods, tools, processes and software. ? Works without supervision and provides technical guidance as needed on achieving engineering development targets using appropriate methods, tools, processes and software. ? Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on producing technical engineering specifications and related materials. ? Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on testing, evaluating and improving engineering outcomes. ? Builds engineering solutions without supervision and provides technical guidance on these solutions as needed. ? Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on implementing engineering designs, evaluating outcomes and then making improvements as needed. ? Manages and applies safe systems of work without supervision and provides technical guidance when required. ? Works with full competence to perform computer-aided design (CAD). Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. ? Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies. ? Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on developing appropriate plans or performing necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements. ? Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on identifying, assessing, prioritizing and managing project-related risks. ? Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on measuring and reporting progress toward intermediate targets to make sure a project stays on track to achieve its ultimate goals. ? Works with full competence to identify, verify, and manage changes to the scope of the project or program, utilizing the most appropriate approach. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.? Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making. ? Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to manage projects and/or programs within desired cost, time and quality parameters. ? Works at an intermediate level to build the structure and culture of the project team, and define roles and responsibilities within that structure to enable the achievement of project mission and objectives and the effective operation of key business processes. Typically works with guidance. Education?

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level Position Title:

Hardware Systems Engineer Specific Position Requirements:

Title:

Hardware Systems Engineer

Bill Rate:

• /hour

Work Hours:

1st shift position - 8 am to 4:30 pm - Minimal overtime

Location:

Sentera (

• Intelligent Solutions Group) 767 N.

Eustis St. Suite 120 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:

• First round: Interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams (virtual).
• Second round: In-person interviews; candidates must be willing to go onsite.

Work Location:

Position starts onsite immediately.

Dress Code:

Business casual.

Visa Sponsorship:

Not available now or in the future.

EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."