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Payload Integration Engineer

Emerryville, CA

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA) is an aerospace company specializing in long-endurance unmanned aerial platforms for a wide variety of industries. KHA supports a number of customers to carry out missions involving aerial reconnaissance, survey, communication relay and communications provisioning. Endurance, enabled by effective design, is key to these applications and KHA aircraft utilize cutting-edge aircraft design together with on-board intelligence to deliver value for these customers.

Join Our Team as a Payload Integration Engineer!

Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to saves lives and connect the world to make a significant impact in the field of unmanned aerial systems (UAS)? We are seeking a self-motivated Payload Integration Engineer to join our dynamic team in Emeryville, CA.

As a Payload Integration Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the mechanical and electrical integration of payload systems onto our cutting-edge KHA family of long-endurance UAS. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that payloads are seamlessly integrated, rigorously tested, and optimized for peak performance. This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects, travel to various locations for on-site integration and support, and contribute to the advancement of UAS technology.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Environment: Work in a creative and forward-thinking atmosphere where your ideas and contributions are valued.
  • Cutting-Edge Technology: Be at the forefront of UAS technology, working with state-of-the-art systems and equipment.
  • Collaborative Team: Join a team of talented professionals who are dedicated to achieving excellence and driving innovation.
  • Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Company Culture:

At our company, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, passion, compassion, joy, innovation, accountability, and customer-centricity. We believe that passion creates joy, and our goal is to build an ecosystem that fosters prosperity for all.

Mission and Vision:

We are at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge autonomous and AI technologies to save lives and connect the world across sea, land, and air.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical Integration: Design, develop, and implement mechanical interfaces for payloads. Ensure structural integrity, proper mounting, and alignment of payloads.
  • Electrical Integration: Develop and implement proof of concept electrical interfaces, including harnesses, power, and comms infrastructure.
  • Testing & Validation: Conduct thorough testing and validation of integrated payloads to ensure they meet performance specifications. Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during testing.
  • Project Management: Maintain strict adherence to project timelines, ensuring that integration tasks are completed on schedule. Coordinate with project managers to provide regular updates on progress and any potential delays.
  • Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of integration processes, including schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and testing procedures.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with project manager, engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure that payloads are integrated according to project requirements. Provide technical support and guidance throughout the development cycle.
  • Travel: Travel to customer sites, testing facilities, and field operations as needed to perform on-site integration, testing, and troubleshooting. This role may require up to 30% travel.

 

Skill sets:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of mechanical design experience using CAD. (Solidworks/Fusion 360)
  • 3+ years of experience in payload integration, preferably in the UAV or aerospace industry.
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping and rapid iteration of integration solutions.
  • Proficient in electrical systems, including circuit design, wiring, and interface development.
  • Ability to take ownership and work independently to drive projects/tasks to completion.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to document and present technical information clearly.
  • US citizen with the ability to obtain secret security clearance
  • Flexibility to travel if/when necessary to support on-going operations

Preferred Qualifications:

  • FAA Part 107 certified
  • Ardupilot experience
  • Experience with RF systems and antenna integration.
  • Proficient in network configurations (IP protocol)
  • Model Airplane building/flying experience
  • Veteran status is a plus

 

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