Senior Engineer Electronics

Senior Electronics & Control Systems EngineerAbout AirBotixAirBotix is pioneering advanced aerial platforms and autonomous systems for defense, surveillance, and industrial applications. We develop cutting-edge solutions including tethered aerostats, UAVs, and integrated command & control systems.About the RoleWe're seeking an experienced Electronics & Control Systems Engineer to lead the design and development of ground control infrastructure, automation systems, and electronics integration across our product portfolio. You'll architect mission-critical control systems, design electronics subsystems, and develop operator interfaces for 24/7 autonomous operations. This role spans multiple platforms including tethered aerostats, UAV systems, and ground-based command & control stations.Core Responsibilities Electronics Design & Integration●Power systems design: DC-DC converters, battery management, power distribution (12V-270V) ●Circuit design: Analog/digital circuits, sensor interfaces, motor controllers ●PCB design and prototyping for custom avionics and control boards ●Thermal management and environmental hardening for field deployment ●Cable harness design and connector selectionGround Control & Automation Systems●SCADA/HMI architecture: Multi-display operator interfaces, alarm management, data logging ●Real-time control algorithms: PID tuning, automated sequences, state machine logic ●PLC/DCS programming: Ladder logic, structured text, safety interlocks ●Operational modes: Launch/recovery automation, emergency procedures, remote operationsSensors & Instrumentation●Required Sensor selection and integration ●Data acquisition systems: Sampling rates, filtering, calibration protocols ●Telemetry systems: Real-time monitoring, data recording (30+ days retention) ●Video systems: IP cameras, PTZ tracking, ground-based surveillanceCommunications & Networking●RF data links: Link budget analysis, frequency planning, antenna selection ●Serial protocols: RS-232/422/485, CAN bus, Modbus ●Ethernet networks: Industrial switches, VLANs, fiber optics ●Wireless systems: Wi-Fi, LTE/5GSafety & Compliance●Fail-safe system design and redundancy architecture ●Aviation compliance: Navigation lights, transponders, obstacle marking ●Lightning protection, grounding, and EMI/EMC design ●Safety standards: IEC 61508, DO-178C (awareness level)Required QualificationsExperience:5-8 years in electronics design, control systems, or automation engineering Must have hands-on experience in TWO of these domains: Industrial Automation:SCADA/DCS systems, PLC programming, process control Electronics Design:Power electronics, PCB design, embedded hardware, avionics Control Systems:UAV/UAS ground stations, robotics, motion control, real-time systems Instrumentation:Data acquisition, telemetry systems, sensor integration, test equipmentTechnical Skills (Core)●PLCs:Siemens (TIA Portal), Rockwell (Studio 5000), or CODESYS ●HMI/SCADA:Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC, or similar ●Electronics:Circuit design, PCB layout (Altium/KiCAD), power systems ●Programming:C/C++, Python, or LabVIEW (Not Compulsory) ●Protocols:Modbus, Profinet, CAN bus, Ethernet/IP, RS-485Nice to Have●MATLAB/Simulink for modeling and simulation ●RF systems or wireless communication experience ●Military/aerospace standards knowledge (MIL-STD-810, DO-160) ●Embedded Linux or RTOS development ●Experience with renewable energy or backup power systemsIdeal Candidate Background●UAV/drone systems (autopilots, ground control stations) ●Industrial automation (manufacturing, oil & gas, power, water treatment) ●Aerospace/defense (avionics, test equipment, launch systems) ●Robotics or autonomous systems ●Renewable energy systems (solar trackers, wind monitoring)