UAV Hardware Engineer

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Location: Delft, NL
Company: SpectX
Employment type: Full-time
Start: >September 2026 About Us
SpectX designs and builds autonomous inspection systems for hard to reach infrastructure. We are now looking for a UAV hardware engineer. The new hardware engineer should manage the full design cycle, from requirement definition to flight testing. Your Role
As a UAV Hardware Engineer at SpectX, you will: - Define and review system-level requirements for drones - Develop aerodynamic and mechanical designs, from initial concepts to finalized CAD models. - Select, procure, and integrate hardware components - Integrate and configure the PX4 flight controller stack, including hardware/software interfaces. - Conduct ground testing of propulsion and sensors. - Perform flight testing - Analyze test data, evaluate performance, and refine system configurations. - Document designs, test results, and integration workflows for reuse across projects. Requirements - MSc in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field. - Strong experience with aerodynamic design, CAD modeling, and hardware integration. - Hands-on experience assembling and testing UAVs - Familiarity with open-source autopilot stacks (PX4, Ardupilot, etc.). - Proficiency with hardware testing tools and methods (motor thrust stands, sensor calibration). - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured engineering approach.