Electronics Design Engineer – UAV EO/IR Camera Hardware

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Roles & Responsibilities

● Design and develop electronic hardware for EO/IR payload systems used in UAVs.

● Integrate high-performance CMOS/IR sensors, thermal imaging modules, and video processors.

● Develop and optimize real-time video transmission electronics (HDMI, SDI, LVDS, MIPI, Ethernet).

● Work on rugged, low-SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) designs for airborne payloads.

● Implement power management systems for camera modules to ensure efficiency and reliability in UAV platforms.

● Ensure hardware meets defense-grade MIL-STD environmental and EMI/EMC standards.

● Collaborate with optics, gimbal/mechanical, and embedded software teams for seamless payload integration.

● Conduct lab and field testing for performance validation under vibration, temperature extremes, and high-altitude conditions.

● Prepare technical documentation, design reviews, and support defense qualification processes.

Key Skills & Competencies:

● Strong expertise in analog/digital circuit design for EO/IR camera electronics.

● Hands-on experience with thermal camera modules, IR detectors, and image sensors.

● Proficiency with high-speed interfaces (MIPI CSI, LVDS, HDMI, SDI, GigE).

● Familiarity with FPGA/SoC-based video processing and camera control systems.

● Knowledge of real-time video compression (H.264/H.265) and telemetry integration.

● Experience with ruggedized PCB design, including thermal and EMI/EMC considerations.

● Strong debugging skills using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and protocol analyzers.

● Knowledge of MIL-STD-810, DO-160, or equivalent defense/aerospace standards.

● Ability to design for long endurance UAV missions with power efficiency focus.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Embedded Systems.

● 3–7 years of experience in camera hardware design, EO/IR systems, or UAV payload development.

● Prior experience in defense, aerospace, or UAV-based imaging systems is highly preferred.