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Position: Hardware Integration Engineer
Project: ECITON (Autonomous Swarm Platform)
Location: Hybrid or Remote (Ukraine / US / EU)
Employment type: Full-time
Company: JDI Integrations
About the Role:
JDI is seeking a highly skilled Hardware Integration Engineer to support the development of ECITON, a
swarm-capable autonomous drone platform engineered for edge and GPS-denied operations. This role
combines UAV assembly with embedded hardware integration including sensor systems, power control,
radio communications and edge compute platforms. Youll be responsible for integrating components
such as STM32 controllers, Raspberry PI, IMUs, ESP32 modules, RF/Bluetooth systems, and battery
management units, ensuring stable, EMI-resistant performance in field deployments.
Responsibilities:
Assemble drone platforms (Thunder Tiger or similar) from mechanical and electrical components into
fully operational UAVs.
Integrate and validate embedded systems: STM32, ESP32, BMS modules, and various sensors.
Connect and calibrate IMUs, barometers, GPS, RF and Bluetooth modules for high-reliability data
transfer.
Perform fine-pitch SMD soldering and support custom PCB builds for prototype iterations.
Route cables, power lines, and shielding to ensure EMI/EMC compliance and EW-resilience.
Participate in field testing, troubleshoot hardware failures, and iterate designs.
Collaborate with embedded, autonomy, and software teams to align system-level integration.
Requirements:
7 years of experience in UAV or robotics hardware assembly and integration.
Strong knowledge of STM32 microcontrollers and peripheral communication (UART, SPI, I2C).
Practical experience with ESP32 and wireless communication (Bluetooth, RF).
Familiarity with IMU calibration and sensor data validation.
Skilled in SMD soldering and PCB rework/assembly.
Experience with battery systems and BMS-based power control.
Understanding of electrical noise mitigation, grounding, and signal integrity in RF-sensitive environments.
Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, BOMs, and mechanical layouts.
Willingness to support in-field testing, rapid prototyping, and documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ArduPilot or PX4-based UAV platforms.
Background in tactical hardware design or defense-grade robotics.
Knowledge of thermal management, ruggedization techniques, and conformal coating.
English level not lower than B1 (Intermediate).
Familiarity with Git, Jira, and collaborative hardware development workflows.
Locations:
JDI operates globally, with offices in: USA and Ukraine.
About JDI:
Established in 2019, JDI is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering critical
systems and unmanned technologies to government, humanitarian, and commercial clients. With 140
successful projects and a global track record, we specialize in expeditionary, autonomous, and secure field
technologies. We take pride in being our customers trusted integrator from concept to field
deployment.
Project: ECITON (Autonomous Swarm Platform)
Location: Hybrid or Remote (Ukraine / US / EU)
Employment type: Full-time
Company: JDI Integrations
About the Role:
JDI is seeking a highly skilled Hardware Integration Engineer to support the development of ECITON, a
swarm-capable autonomous drone platform engineered for edge and GPS-denied operations. This role
combines UAV assembly with embedded hardware integration including sensor systems, power control,
radio communications and edge compute platforms. Youll be responsible for integrating components
such as STM32 controllers, Raspberry PI, IMUs, ESP32 modules, RF/Bluetooth systems, and battery
management units, ensuring stable, EMI-resistant performance in field deployments.
Responsibilities:
Assemble drone platforms (Thunder Tiger or similar) from mechanical and electrical components into
fully operational UAVs.
Integrate and validate embedded systems: STM32, ESP32, BMS modules, and various sensors.
Connect and calibrate IMUs, barometers, GPS, RF and Bluetooth modules for high-reliability data
transfer.
Perform fine-pitch SMD soldering and support custom PCB builds for prototype iterations.
Route cables, power lines, and shielding to ensure EMI/EMC compliance and EW-resilience.
Participate in field testing, troubleshoot hardware failures, and iterate designs.
Collaborate with embedded, autonomy, and software teams to align system-level integration.
Requirements:
7 years of experience in UAV or robotics hardware assembly and integration.
Strong knowledge of STM32 microcontrollers and peripheral communication (UART, SPI, I2C).
Practical experience with ESP32 and wireless communication (Bluetooth, RF).
Familiarity with IMU calibration and sensor data validation.
Skilled in SMD soldering and PCB rework/assembly.
Experience with battery systems and BMS-based power control.
Understanding of electrical noise mitigation, grounding, and signal integrity in RF-sensitive environments.
Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, BOMs, and mechanical layouts.
Willingness to support in-field testing, rapid prototyping, and documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ArduPilot or PX4-based UAV platforms.
Background in tactical hardware design or defense-grade robotics.
Knowledge of thermal management, ruggedization techniques, and conformal coating.
English level not lower than B1 (Intermediate).
Familiarity with Git, Jira, and collaborative hardware development workflows.
Locations:
JDI operates globally, with offices in: USA and Ukraine.
About JDI:
Established in 2019, JDI is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering critical
systems and unmanned technologies to government, humanitarian, and commercial clients. With 140
successful projects and a global track record, we specialize in expeditionary, autonomous, and secure field
technologies. We take pride in being our customers trusted integrator from concept to field
deployment.
