Engineering Manager (Vendor Integration) in Swarmer

9 вересня 2024 miltech бронювання

Engineering Manager (Vendor Integration)

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Swarmer is a Vendor-Agnostic Autonomy for Coordinated Robots. We develop AI-managed collaborative autonomy to make teams of connected drones and autonomous systems smart, efficient, and self-improving over time.

📌 ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager with deep expertise in hardware integration and radio physics. This role is critical as we work with various hardware vendors to seamlessly integrate their technologies into our platform. As the Engineering Manager, Vendor Integration, you will be responsible for ensuring that all hardware components work flawlessly within our system, enabling our drones and autonomous systems to operate at peak performance.

📌 WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Hands-On Hardware Integration:

• Lead the integration of diverse hardware components from various vendors, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance within our platform.
• Work directly with hardware components, including soldering, assembly, and troubleshooting.
• Utilize your expertise in radio physics to optimize communication and signal processing between integrated devices.
• Assess existing systems to evaluate integration requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.

Vendor Collaboration:

• Engage with hardware vendors to assess their technologies, negotiate terms, and manage relationships to ensure smooth integration into our platform.
• Supervise the implementation of required changes on the vendors’ side, ensuring seamless interoperability.
• Coordinate and manage the technical aspects of vendor engagements, including defining integration requirements, overseeing testing, and resolving issues.

System Design and Testing:

• Collaborate with the engineering team to design and implement hardware integration strategies that meet our system’s requirements.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate hardware performance, reliability, and compatibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, working closely with both internal teams and external vendors.
• Implement and support software tasks related to integration, including scripting, automation, and system validation.

Team Leadership and Mentorship:

• Build and lead a team of hardware engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Mentor team members in best practices for hardware integration, radio frequency (RF) engineering, and hands-on assembly.
• Set clear goals and expectations for your team, driving them to achieve excellence in hardware integration.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay current with the latest advancements in hardware technologies, radio physics, embedded development, and integration methods.
• Continuously refine integration processes to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability as the company grows.
• Maintain and develop technical documentation for existing and upcoming integrations.

📌 WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Extensive hands-on experience with hardware integration , including soldering, assembly, and troubleshooting.
• Strong background in  radio physics and RF engineering , with a deep understanding of signal processing and communication systems.
• Proven ability to work with and integrate hardware from various vendors into a cohesive system.
• Experience in embedded development, particularly with microcontrollers and operating systems for embedded platforms (e.g., Embedded Linux ).
• Expertise in drone technologies, including UAV flight controllers, protocols (e.g., MAVLink ), and autopilots (ArduPilot/PX4/etc ).
• Proficiency in  networking (OSI levels, firewalls, routing), Linux, Shell, Docker, Python, and databases (SQL/NoSQL). C/C++ experience is a big plus.
• Familiarity with development platforms like Raspberry Pi and various flight controllers (e.g., Matek, OrangeCube).
• Leadership experience with a track record of building and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Adept at managing vendor relationships and navigating the technical aspects of hardware integration projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a knack for diagnosing and troubleshooting integration issues.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with drones, autopilots, and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) systems.
• Familiarity with IoT communication protocols and RF engineering experience.

📌 WE OFFER:

• Dynamic environment with the unique opportunity to directly influence and see the impact of your work
• Career and professional growth
• Competitive salary, benefits package (insurance, paid sick leaves, 20 paid days-off per year)
• Flexible remote work options.
• Benefits of the defense sector (reservation, etc).

📌HOW’S THE HIRING PROCESS GOING:

✔️ Intro Call with HR Generalist → ✔️ Technical Interview →✔️Final interview → ✔️Security check →✔️Offer

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited about solving complex challenges and eager to contribute to the future of collaborative autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!