Mechatronics Engineer (Drone Systems)

Job Description: Mechatronics Engineer (Drone Systems)

Location: Client’s Site and Avetics Global Pte Ltd

Job Type: Contract 6-month (Subject to renewal on 6-month basis)

Security Clearance: Requires CAT2/CAT2A (Singapore Citizens preferred)

Role Overview

We are seeking a versatile and hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to join our manufacturing team. This role sits at the intersection of hardware and software, requiring a candidate who is equally comfortable at a soldering station, a Linux terminal, and in the field during flight trials. You will play a critical role in the end-to-end lifecycle of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), from component selection and PCB assembly to firmware debugging and system integration. For the first 6 months, you will be stationed at Client’s Site for the UAS system and subsequently extendable at either Client’s Site or Avetics Global, for another 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

Hardware Integration & Assembly

• System Integration: Perform full-scale assembly of drone platforms, including motor mounting, flight controller installation, and wiring harness routing.

• Electronics Fabrication: Execute high-precision soldering of surface-mount and through-hole components. Apply conformal coating or resin potting to ensure electronics are ruggedized for environmental resilience.

• Power Management: Safely handle, charge, and test high-capacity LiPo batteries, ensuring all power systems meet safety and performance standards.

Software & Firmware Development

• Programming: Develop and maintain scripts or modules using C++ and Python for flight control systems or peripheral interfacing.

• Firmware Optimization: (Preferred) Modify or tune flight controller firmware (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot) to optimize stability and mission-specific parameters.

Testing & Troubleshooting

• Diagnostic Analysis: Interpret complex electrical schematics to identify faults. Utilize laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers to troubleshoot signal interference and power ripples.

• Component Validation: Support the evaluation and benchmarking of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) drone components (ESC, GPS, telemetry links).

• Field Trials: Participate in active outfield testing and flight trials at designated sites to validate system performance in real-world conditions.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Citizenship: Singapore Citizen (preferred) to facilitate security clearance up to CAT2/CAT2A.

• Technical Skillset: Proven ability to read electrical schematics and perform manual soldering.

• Programming: Proficiency in C++ and Python.

• Physical/Logistical: Willingness to work onsite at Client’s Site and support outfield trials.

Preferred Skills:

• Background in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.

• Familiarity with RF testing and spectrum management.

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact role where your work translates directly into flight. You will work within a specialized facility at the forefront of Singapore's defense and technology landscape, gaining exposure to cutting-edge UAS hardware and sophisticated electronic testing environments.