Platform Engineer

On Site in Aberdeen, NC

• Competitive compensation with flexibility for exceptional talent
• Meaningful equity participation as part of total rewards
• Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off plus holidays
• Direct exposure to product strategy, prototype development, and real world testing
• A chance to help scale a growing engineering organization and influence future products and team culture

• →Spearhead the creation and maturation of autonomous airborne systems, guiding programs from initial ideation through deployment readiness.
• →Coordinate mechanical, electrical, avionics, and software elements into a reliable field deployable system
• →Plan and execute bench, ground, and flight evaluations, then translate test data into design improvements
• →Assess radios, sensors, payloads, and third party hardware for performance, fit, and long term reliability
• →Troubleshoot cross functional issues spanning structures, power, communications, and embedded controls
• →Support prototype to production transfer by improving serviceability, manufacturability, and repeatability across the platform
• →Partner closely with a small onsite team where ownership extends from design decisions to field validation
• →Contribute in a fast-paced build environment that values initiative, sound judgment, and practical problem solving

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience supporting the development, integration, or validation of sophisticated systems within autonomous aviation, robotics, aerospace, automotive, defense, or similar technical industries.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple engineering domains rather than only one narrow specialty
• Experience with platform integration involving avionics, communications, power systems, sensors, payloads, or embedded controls
• Background supporting structured test activity and using results to improve system performance
• Working knowledge of industry-standard autopilot frameworks, communication protocols, and flight management platforms used in autonomous and unmanned systems.
• Working knowledge of CAD or mechanical design tools used for packaging, mounting, and system integration
• Strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative onsite setting
• Comfort with ambiguity, urgency, and high ownership expectations

• Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or a related field
• Hands-on experience deploying, monitoring, and supporting autonomous technologies in operational field settings.
• Exposure to defense aligned programs or mission driven hardware development
• Ability to satisfy background screening requirements and remain eligible for future clearance sponsorship if needed

This opportunity stands out because engineers are trusted to do more than just own one subsystem. The team is looking for people who want to help design, build, test, and refine complete platforms while contributing ideas in a growing organization. Candidates who enjoy startup energy, technical breadth, mission alignment, and visible impact should find this especially compelling.

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