Senior Engineer Electronics & Control System

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:

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)

PLCs:

HMI/SCADA:

Electronics:

Programming:

Protocols:

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)