Solutions Engineer UAS / Aviation

<p>We’re looking for a Solutions Engineer UAS / Aviation who will play a pivotal role in the future of our company. Our Solutions Engineer will be responsible for the integration, validation, and operational readiness of Auterion-powered drone systems. You’ll collaborate closely with the production team, as well hardware engineering, firmware/software teams, and operations while ensuring that every platform transitions successfully from a physical airframe into a fully validated flying robot ready for deployment. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes drone technology and enjoys bridging the gap between hardware, firmware, and real-world flight performance.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities and Duties</strong></p> <ul> <li>Operate in a highly hands-on environment with evolving system requirements, rapidly iterating across hardware and software integration challenges</li> <li>Perform firmware flashing and configuration using PX4 and/or other autopilot&nbsp; ecosystems, including sensor calibration, ESC tuning, and system bring-up</li> <li>Execute End-of-Line (EoL) software validation and functional testing to ensure production readiness and reliability</li> <li>Conduct payload and camera load-seat testing, validating integration stability and operational performance under real-world conditions</li> <li>Troubleshoot embedded system issues spanning firmware, communication interfaces, sensors, and hardware-software interactions</li> <li>Work independently to diagnose integration and flight-readiness issues while collaborating closely with engineering and manufacturing teams</li> <li>Contribute to validation workflows for complete UAV systems, including components, integrated features, and operational flight configurations</li> <li>Support full-stack drone integration activities across hardware, embedded firmware, and flight software layers</li> <li>Solve complex integration and reliability challenges involving sensors, flight controllers, communication protocols, and power systems</li> <li>Drive measurable impact on product quality, manufacturing throughput, and deployment readiness through improved validation and testing processes</li> <li>Partner cross-functionally with hardware engineering, firmware/software teams, operations, and QC engineering to accelerate batch validation and reduce EoL cycle times</li> <li>Interface with external vendors and equipment providers to support testing infrastructure, hardware integration, and operational readiness</li> <li>Participate in hands-on flight testing activities to validate platform stability, safety, and mission performance</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>B.Sc. in Aviation Technology, Robotics, Embedded Systems, E