Senior Engineer Electronics

Senior Electronics & Control Systems EngineerAbout 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:

1. Industrial Automation:
   SCADA/DCS systems, PLC programming, process control
2. Electronics Design:
   Power electronics, PCB design, embedded hardware, avionics
3. Control Systems:
   UAV/UAS ground stations, robotics, motion control, real-time systems
4. Instrumentation:
   Data acquisition, telemetry systems, sensor integration, test equipment

Technical Skills (Core)

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PLCs:
Siemens (TIA Portal), Rockwell (Studio 5000), or CODESYS

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HMI/SCADA:
Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC, or similar

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Electronics:
Circuit design, PCB layout (Altium/KiCAD), power systems

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Programming:
C/C++, Python, or LabVIEW (Not Compulsory)

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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)