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Having started as an R&D design firm, the company maintains a heavy R&D focus with rapid development, soft ops, and expendable/autonomous vehicle development programs.Size: Over 250 employees and growing (transitioning toward a manufacturing focus).Location: Irvine, CA.Reporting Line: Reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager.Employment Type: Contract-to-hireStatus: Ramping up for several programs in development; launched five new products last year with more upcoming.Schedule: Potential for a hybrid arrangement after 90 days, as determined by the manager and workload; requires a willingness to work additional hours during surge periods as needed.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.Experience:3–5 years of experience in designing robotic, unmanned, or avionics systems.Technical Skills:Circuit and subsystem design, system integration, troubleshooting, wire harness design, electromechanical/electrical system testing, and data analysis.Hands-on Experience: Proficiency with microcontrollers and firmware/software.Team Environment: Ability and experience working in small R&D teams that have introduced New Product Introductions (NPI) into manufacturing.Compliance: Must be familiar with MIL-spec hardware and harnessing standardsClearance: Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the team to design and build subsystems, hardware, and software for robotic systems.Prepare and create schematics, engineering drawings, and test plans/procedures.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Navigation, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.","company":"Solopoint Solutions","rawCompany":"solopoint solutions","city":"Irvine","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T15:52:13.931Z","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":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"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":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Hardware Engineer","description":"NOTE: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.Job Description OverviewThe organization develops, builds, and delivers autonomous vehicles (UAVs) to government agencies. 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