Arcstrike technologies
Junior Sensor & Hardware Integration Engineer (Early-career · Drone autonomy)
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Location: Mostly Remote (Field testing in Birmingham, occasionally London)
Salary: £27,500 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are an early-stage drone-autonomy startup building the sensing, coordination, and safety systems that let our drones fly reliably in formation. Our team is small and still taking shape, so there is real scope to shape the work and grow with the company.
As one of our first engineering hires, you will work directly with the founding team on real hardware problems from day one.
🛠️ What You’ll Do
- Develop onboard sensing systems from the lab bench to flight testing.
- Combine data from multiple sensors for accurate position estimation.
- Mount, wire, and integrate sensors directly onto real airframes.
- Debug unique hardware and software problems that haven't been documented yet.
- Run field flight tests and translate test results into engineering fixes.
- Contribute to the hardware implementation of our safety systems.
- Explore alternative autonomy workflows as our platform grows.
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🎯 What We’re Looking For
- Degree in electronics, embedded systems, robotics, computer engineering, or equivalent self-taught experience.
- Strong foundations in physics/maths, basic Linux, Python, and sensor fusion principles.
- Exposure to computer vision.
- Hands-on hardware skills: soldering small components and creatively mounting sensors on drones.
- A hands-on debugging instinct. Testing on real hardware, reading datasheets, and working self-directed on new problems.
- Willingness and ability to travel for in-person flight-testing days (mainly Birmingham, occasionally London).
⭐ Nice to Have
- Hobbyist drone, RC, or FPV experience (or 3D-printing custom drone parts).
- Exposure to PX4, ArduPilot, or microcontroller programming.
- Basic drone domain knowledge (optimal control, PID controllers, Kalman filters).
- Experience with ranging/positioning sensors (UWB is a plus).
- Familiarity with RF/radio links and ExpressLRS (ELRS).
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💡 Why Join Us?
- Own a real piece of the autonomy stack, not a ticket queue.
- Work on real flying hardware and see the direct results of your code and builds.
- Learn across sensing, embedded systems, and safety engineering alongside the founders.
- Take on real responsibility early with a direct line to decision-makers.
📬 How to Apply
Click Apply directly on LinkedIn! Please attach your CV along with a short note covering:
- Why this role interests you
- Something you have built (with a link or brief description)
- Any hands-on hardware, testing, or drone experience you have
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