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Systems Engineer

Lumenier/GetFPV · Palmetto, FL

Posted 6/23/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

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Job Summary: The UAV industry is a fast-paced and constantly evolving market in which Lumenier is a key player. The Systems Engineer is responsible for developing and integrating unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAV”) with software solutions. This position requires a broad set of skills across engineering disciplines, knowledge of communication protocols and experience with power systems. Technical Capabilities/Skills: To perform at a high level, the Systems Engineer ideal candidate would have the following capabilities and skills: ·        Strong understanding of system integration across electrical, mechanical, and software domains ·        Hands-on experience building, integrating, and testing multirotor or FPV drone systems ·        Experience working with cross-functional teams (EE, ME, and software) in a product development environment ·        Familiarity with embedded systems and hardware/software integration ·        Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and MAVLink ·        Understanding of power systems, grounding, EMI/EMC considerations, and system-level interactions ·        Experience integrating third-party hardware and software systems (sensors, radios, payloads, SDKs, APIs) ·        Ability to develop and execute system-level test plans (bench and flight testing) ·        Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, firmware, and system interactions ·        Experience analyzing logs and telemetry for system performance and debugging ·        Ability to support development from prototype through validation and iteration ·        Familiarity with flight control stacks (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot, Betaflight, INAV) ·        Experience with system configuration, tuning, and integration within these ecosystems ·        Ability to interface systems with embedded software environments (Linux-based systems, RTOS, or companion computers) ·        Experience using tools such as Git for version control and working with technical documentation   The ideal candidate would also have experience with the following (“nice to have”): ·        Experience with drone, robotics, or aerospace systems ·        Familiarity with mechanical integration constraints (mounting, vibration, thermal considerations) ·        Experience with RF systems (video transmission, antennas, telemetry) ·        Experience integrating companion computers or onboard compute (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi) ·        Basic scripting or programming (Python, C/C++) ·        Experience supporting prototype builds through production or field deployment Requirements Personal Skills/Abilities: ·        Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative development environment ·        Compelling work ethic and attitudinal awareness around “getting the job done right” ·        Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in system integration ·        Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines ·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills ·        Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting ·        Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Education and Experience: ·        Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or related field) or equivalent practical experience ·        3+ years of experience in systems engineering, UAVs, robotics, or embedded systems Benefits Personal Skills/Abilities: ·        Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative development environment ·        Compelling work ethic and attitudinal awareness around “getting the job done right” ·        Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in system integration ·        Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines ·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills ·        Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting ·        Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Education and Experience: ·        Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or related field) or equivalent practical experience ·        3+ years of experience in systems engineering, UAVs, robotics, or embedded systems

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