xCraft is the fastest growing drone manufacturer in the Northwest. Our mission is to develop powerful flying machines that change the world. The UAV Engineer must be a rock star employee that is capable of taking a proven UAV airframe from inception to final product. The UAV Engineer works as part of a team to accomplish this goal. This position reports to the Director of Software and oversees design, development, and deployment of UAV Products.

Primary Tasks:

Lead UAV software development from inception to final product
Manage embedded systems and microcontroller programming
Plan and conduct experimental tests on UAV prototypes, systems, and equipment
Supports production
Analyze project requests and develop design criteria including testing methods, production costs, quality standards, and completion dates
Assemble drone prototypes including mechanical and electrical
Capable of completely bringing an airframe up to flight, which includes but is not limited to; tuning, calibration, and test flying
Assist and train UAV Technicians in building and testing UAVs

Must possess the following skills:

Working knowledge of open sources tools: Pixhawk, PX4, Ardupilot
Programming knowledge: MATLAB, C/C++, Python, LabVIEW
Proficient in source code management; version control workflow across a team
General understanding of Hybrid VTOL design
General understanding of Fixed Wing flight
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Must be able and willing to work within a team environment
Good personal time management skills and strong work ethic
Capable of UAV assembly, including soldering, wiring, calibration of components such as ESCs and flight controllers
Good understanding of autonomous missions and how to plan a mission
Electrical lab experience- logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.

Must be competent using the following software:

Microsoft Office Suite / Google Drive Suite
Slack – For team communication/instant messaging
Wunderlist – for task lists/sharing/tracking
Asana – for setting and tracking schedules and remote team coordination
Windows 10 and Linux desktop
Mission Planner, AuduPilot, RFD 900 Tools

Common Tasks:

All xCrafters take part in common tasks. We are all expected to keep our work area and common areas clean and functional. If you notice something needs to be done, do it!

Office cleanup – sweeping, dusting, general organizing, taking out trash, vacuuming, etc.
Kitchen patrol – washing dishes, making coffee, refrigerator cleaning, counter cleanup, etc.
Answering phones
Shipping/Receiving – packing, creating shipping labels, taking packages to post office, etc.
General labor as needed
Performs other duties as assigned.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering or technical field such as (Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical, or Aerospace)
Two (2) years’ experience in a related field is required; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.
Part 107 Pilot License a plus

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