UAV Hardware Engineer

As a UAV Hardware Engineer at SpectX, you will: Define system-level requirements for VTOL drones (payload, endurance, environmental robustness). Develop aerodynamic and mechanical designs, from initial concepts to finalized CAD models. Select, procure, and integrate hardware components (airframe, motors, batteries, avionics, sensors). Integrate and configure the PX4 flight controller stack, including hardware/software interfaces. Conduct ground testing of propulsion, sensors, and VTOL transition systems. Perform flight testing in hover, fixed-wing, and VTOL transition modes. Analyze test data, evaluate performance, and refine system configurations. Document designs, test results, and integration workflows for reuse across projects.

MSc in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field. Strong experience with aerodynamic design, CAD modeling, and hardware integration . Hands-on experience assembling and testing UAVs, preferably VTOL or hybrid configurations. Familiarity with open-source autopilot stacks (PX4, Ardupilot, etc.). Proficiency with hardware testing tools and methods (motor thrust stands, sensor calibration). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured engineering approach.

Experience with lightweight composite structures and UAV prototyping. Knowledge of power systems, batteries, and thermal management for UAVs. Exposure to safety-critical design, redundancy, and failsafe protocols. Experience with UAV flight testing campaigns and data post-processing. Familiarity with avionics integration, C2 links, or ROS2-based system architectures.

The opportunity to design and fly cutting-edge VTOL UAVs with direct applications in offshore wind and maritime operations. A collaborative environment where rapid prototyping and rigorous engineering meet. Be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of cooperative aerial robotics.

At SpectX, we design and build advanced autonomous drone systems for offshore wind, infrastructure inspection, maritime operations, and beyond. From aerial X-ray inspection to swarm-based sea state sensing, our projects combine robust hardware, modular software, and scalable architectures. To expand our hardware development team, we are looking for a UAV Hardware Engineer to lead the design, integration, and testing of our next-generation VTOL fixed-wing drones.