UAV Electronics System Engineer
LiquidPistonConnecticut, United States
Posted February 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
LiquidPiston is redefining propulsion through our next-generation rotary engines—compact, efficient, and powerful enough to reshape how energy is used in aerospace, defense, and mobility.
Job Description
LiquidPiston is hiring a UAV Electronics System Engineer to lead the design and integration of electronic control systems for UAVs, collaborating with aircraft and engine development teams to bring cutting-edge UAV technology demonstrators to life.
Requirements
- Design and develop the electronic control system architecture for 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
Benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Health & Wellness
- Equity Participation
- 401(k) Match
- Career Growth
