Flight Hardware and System Integration Engineer

Job Summary

The Bio-Inspired Perception and Robotics Laboratory (BPRL) isseeking a Flight Hardware and System Integration Engineer. The candidate will design, fabricate, integrate, and maintainautonomous aerial vehicle hardware for cutting-edge roboticsresearch. Responsibilities will include mechanical design of flightplatforms, printed circuit board (PCB) development, integration ofnovel sensing technologies, and assembly of complete flightsystems. The candidate will work closely with researchersdeveloping perception, guidance, and control algorithms to createreliable experimental platforms for autonomous flightdemonstrations.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and compliesto all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Bio-Inspired Perception and Robotics Laboratory (BPRL) is afacility in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Robotics Graduate Program at the University of Colorado, Boulderthat conducts research and development in the areas of fieldrobotics and biologically inspired robotics. We seek to distill the fundamental sensing, processing and feedback principles that governrobust behavior in organisms to enable new classes of robotic systems with improved agility, locomotion and autonomy.

The successful candidate will design, fabricate, assemble, and maintain custom drone platforms for laboratory research and flight testing, build and maintain CAD models using Solid Works, design and integrate printed circuit boards (PCBs) for embedded sensing, power distribution and onboard electronics, integrate novel sensing technologies including cameras, event cameras, radar, strainsensing systems, IMUs, GPS, and other experimental hardware, and develop mechanical mounting solutions for sensors and embeddedelectronics while considering manufacturability, weight, stiffness,and maintainability.

The candidate will also maintain accuratevehicle models, mass properties, and hardware configurations usedin simulation and flight software, fabricate prototype components using additive manufacturing, machining, soldering, and generallaboratory fabrication techniques diagnose, repair, and rebuilddamaged flight hardware following testing and flightdemonstrations, and support laboratory flight operations by preparing aircraft, verifying hardware functionality, and assisting with system integration and testing.

The annual salary range for this appointment will be $50,000 -$60,000.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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Bachelor's degree in robotics, engineering, or a related field.

The candidate will need experience with CAD design using Solid Worksor similar mechanical design software, hands-on fabrication experience including 3D printing, soldering, machining, wiring, and mechanical assembly, experience designing printed circuit boardsusing KiCad, Altium Designer, or similar PCB design tools. The candidate will also need familiarity with embedded electronics,sensors, connectors, and electrical integration, python programming experience and basic familiarity with ROS2, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to rapidly prototype, integrate, and testnew hardware.

Master's degree in robotics, engineering, or a related field.

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