{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1e3b2b4b8ccdaad137451f3a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1e3b2b4b8ccdaad137451f3a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1e3b2b4b8ccdaad137451f3a","title":"Hardware Systems Engineer – UAS & Sensor Integration","description":"Job Title: Hardware Systems Engineer – UAS & Sensor IntegrationLocation: St. Paul, MN 55114 (100% Onsite)Contract Duration: 24 Months Contract (Long-term engagement with excellent workflow stability)Shift Structure: First Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (Minimal overtime)Pay Rate: $40.00 - $44.00/hr on W2 (USC/GC only on W2)Interview Process: 2 Rounds (1st Round: Virtual via Microsoft Teams | 2nd Round: In-person onsite interview).Job Description:Our client, an industry leader in advanced drone sensor technology and agricultural intelligence (operating under the John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group umbrella), is seeking a skilled Hardware Systems Engineer to join their R&D team in St. Paul, MN. In this highly specialized role, you will lead the physical, mechanical, and electronic integration of advanced precision sensors onto Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS / drones) platforms. This dynamic role bridges the gap between mechanical CAD layout design, electronic wire harness fabrication, firmware compatibility verification, and real-world outdoor flight validation. If you want a hands-on engineering role that takes you from the CAD workstation to the flight-testing field, this long-term 24-month contract is an exceptional opportunity.Key Responsibilities:UAS Mechanical Design: Utilize 3D CAD platforms to design and develop mechanical mounting components, structural enclosures, and interfaces for sensor payloads.Sensor & Systems Integration: Plan, configure, and execute technical integrations of proprietary sensors onto new and existing commercial drone architectures.Electrical Wire Harnessing: Design, fabricate, and document specialized low-voltage wire harnesses and connector interfaces to power and read sensor arrays.Flight Validation & Testing: Plan and execute outdoor UAS flight testing programs to gather hardware validation data, ensure structural integrity, and optimize flight dynamics.Cross-Functional Communication: Act as the core engineering point of contact between internal design teams, manufacturing production staff, and external global technology partners.Documentation & BOMs: Generate and maintain complex assembly drawings, user-facing guides, level 2 technical support logs, change management notices, and engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs).Required Qualifications & Skills:CAD Proficiency: 1+ years of dedicated, professional 3D computer-aided design experience (PTC Creo is highly preferred).Flight Stack Architecture: Practical, working familiarity with Pixhawk autopilot hardware alongside PX4, Ardupilot, or alternative MAVlink-based flight stack protocols.Mechanical Aptitude: Hands-on hardware assembly competence, outstanding structural troubleshooting skills, and the independent ability to interpret strict functional requirements.Field Adaptability: Physical capability to spend 25% of the day active on your feet, lift up to 55 lbs, and travel locally via personal vehicle (up to weekly based on testing season) for flight validation runs.Licensing Requirement: Ability and willingness to secure an FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot Remote Certificate within the first three months of employment.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a highly related hardware engineering discipline.Stand-Out Skills (Preferred):Deep hobbyist or professional flight operations experience building, tuning, or piloting custom multirotor or fixed-wing UAS platforms.Direct experience testing hardware compatibility against 3rd-party geospatial or agricultural data post-processing software applications.","company":"Cube Hub","rawCompany":"cube hub","city":"St Paul","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-18T14:23:12.276Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"334519","title":"Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing","slug":"other-measuring-and-controlling-device-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Hardware Systems Engineer – UAS & Sensor Integration","description":"Job Title: Hardware Systems Engineer – UAS & Sensor IntegrationLocation: St. Paul, MN 55114 (100% Onsite)Contract Duration: 24 Months Contract (Long-term engagement with excellent workflow stability)Shift Structure: First Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (Minimal overtime)Pay Rate: $40.00 - $44.00/hr on W2 (USC/GC only on W2)Interview Process: 2 Rounds (1st Round: Virtual via Microsoft Teams | 2nd Round: In-person onsite interview).Job Description:Our client, an industry leader in advanced drone sensor technology and agricultural intelligence (operating under the John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group umbrella), is seeking a skilled Hardware Systems Engineer to join their R&D team in St. Paul, MN. 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