Engineer Product II

Job Title:
Engineer Product II

Client:
Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Duration: 1 Year – Possible Extension

Location:

St. Paul, MN 55114

Shift: 1st Shift | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Overtime:
Minimal
Work Arrangement:
Onsite

The Hardware Systems Engineer will integrate sensors and hardware onto UAS (drone) platforms. The role combines systems engineering, mechanical design, hardware testing/validation, UAS integration, flight testing, documentation, and Level 2 engineering support.

• Design mechanical components related to sensors and hardware.
• Plan and execute sensor and hardware integrations for new UAS platforms.
• Maintain existing sensor and hardware integrations.
• Perform UAS flight testing and hardware validation.
• Design, fabricate, and document wire harnesses.
• Conduct hardware/software compatibility testing between sensors, UAS platforms, and third-party post-processing software.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Create and maintain internal engineering, production, and user-facing documentation.
• Provide Level 2 engineering support and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Participate in design reviews and provide engineering input.
• Support feasibility testing, engineering validation, and product improvements.
• Identify process/system issues and support change-management activities.
• Facilitate documentation changes between engineering and production teams.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams and technology partners.
• Help develop product improvement and sustainment criteria.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on company sensors, hardware, functions, and applications.
• Support small- to medium-scale engineering projects while managing cost, time, quality, and risks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Minimum 1 year of CAD experience; PTC Creo .
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with Pixhawk autopilots, including PX4 and Ardu Pilot.
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements independently.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and work with limited supervision.

• Experience with UAS/drones.
• Experience with MAVLink-based systems.
• Experience with UAS instrumentation, hardware testing, and validation.
• Experience with mechanical design and engineering documentation.
• Experience with wire harness design and fabrication.
• Experience managing engineering changes and technical documentation.

• Strong preference for candidates familiar with Pixhawk hardware, PX4, Ardu Pilot, and MAVLink-based systems.
• Candidates should be willing and interested in learning these systems.
• Must be able to learn how company products work and how to make them compatible with different UAS platforms.

• Position starts onsite immediately.
• Approximately 25% of the day spent on feet.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• May require travel using a personal vehicle, potentially weekly depending on season.
• Travel may also be required for flight testing and validation.