Systems Engineer

Safe Sky Systems USA is seeking a Systems Engineer II/III to support advanced Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) development and integration efforts in support of government and commercial customers. Safe Sky Systems USA is a UAS manufacturing, training, and systems integration company supporting customers operating in defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure environments. We focus on delivering safe, repeatable, and operationally relevant UAS solutions.

• This position is a full-time, on-site engineering role supporting UAS system design, integration, testing, and sustainment. The engineer will work as part of a small, highly technical team developing and maturing multi‑rotor UAS platforms, payloads, navigation systems, and mission software, including operations in indoor and GPS‑denied environments.

Duty

Location:

Melbourne / Palm Bay, Florida (On‑site)

Experience Level: Systems Engineer II / III Minimum 5+ years relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with UAS, robotics, autonomous systems, or related platforms.
• Hands‑on experience integrating UAS hardware and software, including flight controllers, sensors, payloads, and communications systems.
• Strong programming experience in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Python.
• Experience working with common UAS flight control stacks such as PX4, Ardu Pilot, or equivalent systems.
• Experience supporting system‑level testing, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team environment.
• Strong technical documentation skills, including the ability to produce system descriptions, test plans, CAD drawings and engineering reports.
• U.S. Person status and ability to support U.S. Government programs.
• Ability to pass company background and drug screening.

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with indoor or GPS‑denied navigation systems such as UWB, VIO, SLAM, or LiDAR‑based positioning.
• Experience with embedded Linux systems and companion computers.
• Knowledge of RF systems, telemetry links, and secure communications.
• Experience supporting DoD, DHS, or other government UAS programs.
• Familiarity with safety‑critical system design, fail‑safe architectures, and redundancy concepts.
• Active or prior U.S. security clearance.

• Design, integrate, and test UAS hardware and software components at the system and subsystem level.
• Support integration of navigation, positioning, and autonomy technologies into operational UAS platforms.
• Develop and maintain software supporting flight control, mission automation, and payload operation.
• Support waypoint‑based and repeatable mission execution concepts.
• Conduct laboratory, bench, and flight testing to validate system performance.
• Troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and software integration issues.
• Support prototype builds, system modifications, and iterative design improvements.
• Collaborate with program leadership, operators, and external partners to translate operational requirements into engineering solutions.
• Assist in development of technical documentation and engineering deliverables.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

• Primarily on‑site engineering role with laboratory and hands‑on integration work.
• Occasional outdoor flight testing and field support.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Safe Sky Systems USA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration without regard to race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.