Hardware Systems Engineer

Hardware Systems Engineer

St Paul, MN

Full Time

Productive Resources () is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at our customers facility in East Moline, IL. As a member of our team, the right candidate will plan, coordinate, perform 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.

Operate 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.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.

• 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.

• 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 Pixhawk autopilots (PX4 & Ardupilot).
• 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.

• Experience with MAVlink.
• Familiar with Pixhawk autopilot hardware, PX4 & Ardupilot flight stack firmware, and other MAVlink based systems.
• Experience with UAS (drones) platforms.

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.

• Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance available
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Programs available
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Care Support Program complimentary health advocacy program provides 24/7 assistance.
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Caregiver Support Programs
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Training and Development

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly