Senior Unmanned Systems Engineer

Carbonix is an Australian manufacturer and operator of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems used for advanced data capture in commercial applications.
Our powered lift aircraft boast long endurance, versatile deployment, and automatic mission execution.
We have an interdisciplinary team made up of leaders in various streams of engineering. Our integrated product development approach allows us to create and operate wholly in-house, from structures to hardware to software.
Successful applicants will have a track record of good professional relationships, be highly motivated, and have a keen eye for quality and attention to detail. You will be working in a collaborative environment with a culture of high performance, in a rapidly growing industry.
The role
We are seeking a full-time Senior Unmanned Systems Engineer who is capable of executing the following tasks:

• Lead development of real-time applications for autopilot/drone operation
• Conduct flight testing
• Assist in developing manuals and training programs
• Design and troubleshoot custom avionics electronics systems
• Develop software for micro-controller based sub-systems
• Develop test profiles and scripts for validation and quality assurance
• Develop interfaces for third-party payloads
• Develop code for automated responses (detect-and-avoid, failsafes, sanity checks)
• Develop UI applications

The right person
You will be an enthusiastic and responsible team member with meticulous attention to detail.
Strong work ethic, willing to put in the time to realise demanding, challenging time-critical projects.
Some directly relevant experience in autonomous and embedded systems is strongly preferred.
Applicants based in (or able to quickly relocate to) Sydney, Australia with working rights essential.

• Qualification in software engineering with relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience in relevant industries/roles
• Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience piloting unmanned aircraft
• Extensive knowledge of ArduPilot
• Experience tuning flight control systems
• Experience with embedded systems programming
• Experience with real-time applications development
• Demonstrated ability to manage a small team in delivering time-critical complex projects.
• Good working knowledge of C++, Lua, CAN, Arduino, RS232, and related protocols
• Good working knowledge of WinForms and C#

You will receive a competitive wage alongside the opportunity to work on rewarding and challenging projects with autonomy and the possibility of advancement as the business grows.