Senior Engineer Electronics

Senior Electronics & Control Systems Engineer About AirBotix AirBotix 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 Role We'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 selection Ground 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 operations Sensors & 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 surveillance Communications & 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/5G Safety & 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 Qualifications Experience: 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 equipment Technical 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-485 Nice 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 systems Ideal 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)