Platform Engineer
Summary
Platform Engineer at Frost Unmanned (Stenungsund, Sweden) owns the integration and reliability of UAV platforms: designing and installing communication, sensor and electrical systems, configuring radio links and flight controls, developing embedded software, and testing aircraft including flight trials. Requires an EE degree, hands-on hardware experience and security vetting clearance.
Frost Unmanned develops unmanned systems for defence customers. We are looking for a Platform Engineer to take responsibility for integration and reliability of our unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The role You own how the UAV platform works as a whole: communication, sensor and electrical systems working together as one complete aircraft. The work is hands-on, split between the workshop, the lab and the field.
You will:
Design, install and integrate communication, sensor and electrical systems on the aircraft
Configure radio links, sensors, networks and flight control systems
Develop embedded software
Plan and carry out cabling and electrical installation
Troubleshoot hardware and system-level faults
Test and validate integrated systems, including flight trials
What we are looking for
MSc or BSc in electrical engineering or a related field
Experience with system integration of electronics, communications or sensors, ideally on UAVs
Embedded software development skills
Comfortable working hands-on with hardware in the field
Fluent in English, spoken and written
Able to pass security vetting, as the role involves defence projects
What we offer Permanent full-time position in a small team building UAVs for real operational use. Collective-agreement level insurance and occupational pension. Workplace in Stenungsund, with travel for trials and exercises.
How to apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter. We review applications on a rolling basis.