Electrical Engineer – UAV Avionics & Power Systems
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Job Location:
Bloomfield, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
LiquidPiston is revolutionizing propulsion with our ultra-efficient compact rotary X-Engine platform. Our engines deliver unmatched power density and fuel efficiency making them ideal for next-generation aerospace applications including UAVs eVTOL hybrid-electric propulsion and advanced defense systems. As we rapidly scale our aerospace-focused programs we are building a world-class team to deliver flight-ready propulsion solutions.
Role Overview
The Electrical Engineer UAV Avionics & Power Systems will own the design development and integration of all electrical and electronic systems for LiquidPiston-powered aerial platforms. This hands-on role combines power electronics avionics integration embedded controls and aerospace-grade reliability engineering. You will work side-by-side with propulsion airframe and flight-control teams to deliver certifiable high-performance electrical architectures that enable longer endurance heavier payloads and mission-critical reliability.
Key Responsibilities
At LiquidPiston we embrace challenges move fast and celebrate curiosity. Our team thrives on collaboration creativity and perseverance. We understand that innovation involves riskand were not afraid to fail as we move forward.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LiquidPiston Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status or disability.
All offers of employment at LiquidPiston are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
LiquidPiston is revolutionizing propulsion with our ultra-efficient compact rotary X-Engine platform. Our engines deliver unmatched power density and fuel efficiency making them ideal for next-generation aerospace applications including UAVs eVTOL hybrid-electric propulsion and advanced defense systems. As we rapidly scale our aerospace-focused programs we are building a world-class team to deliver flight-ready propulsion solutions.
Role Overview
The Electrical Engineer UAV Avionics & Power Systems will own the design development and integration of all electrical and electronic systems for LiquidPiston-powered aerial platforms. This hands-on role combines power electronics avionics integration embedded controls and aerospace-grade reliability engineering. You will work side-by-side with propulsion airframe and flight-control teams to deliver certifiable high-performance electrical architectures that enable longer endurance heavier payloads and mission-critical reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and integrate engine control units (ECUs) power distribution and avionics
- Interfaces for hybrid-electric and conventional UAV propulsion systems
- Design and develop the electronic control system architecture for of UAV propulsion and flight control systems
- Integrate and configure flight controllers and engine control units with onboard avionics sensors and communication modules
- Develop and implement embedded software/firmware for control safety and telemetry functions
- Apply systems engineering principles to ensure seamless integration of electronics software and mechanical components
- Support testing debugging and validation of integrated electromechanical UAV systems
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet system-level performance and reliability goals
- Document system design software and hardware interfaces and integration processes
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science/ Engineering or a related fieldrelated field
- Must be a US person
- 5 years of experience in aerospace electrical/electronics design (UAV eVTOL general aviation or defense programs strongly preferred)
- Proven track record designing flight-critical or safety-critical electronics (redundancy voting dissimilar systems a plus)
- Expertisewith electromechanical systems sensors communication protocols (CAN UART SPI MAVLink I2C) and PCB design
- Familiarity with model-based design tools (MATLAB/Simulink Embedded Coder) and HIL testing a strong plus
- Demonstrated ability to take electronics from concept through flight-test and into production or certification
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving resource-constrained environment typical of aerospace startups
- Flexible PTO:We value work-life balance and encourage time to rest and recharge.
- Health & Wellness:Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverageyou choose what works best for you.
- Equity Participation:Permanent employees receive RSUs (Restricted Stock Units).
- 401(k) Match:We offer a 401k w/100% matching up to 3% of your salary and then 50% of contributions between 3-5%
- Career Growth:Ongoing training mentorship and learning opportunities to accelerate your growth.
At LiquidPiston we embrace challenges move fast and celebrate curiosity. Our team thrives on collaboration creativity and perseverance. We understand that innovation involves riskand were not afraid to fail as we move forward.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LiquidPiston Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status or disability.
All offers of employment at LiquidPiston are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
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About Company
We patented a new rotary engine that delivers up to 10X more power, 30% more efficient than traditional piston engines, and a perfect fit for hybrid-electric applications.
