AssetCool is addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the global energy transition - grid congestion. By combining cutting-edge grid robotics with breakthrough materials science, our technology transforms the physical performance of the grid in situ, increasing current-carrying capacity by up to 30%, at just 5% of the cost and in a tenth of the time compared to conventional approaches.
In addition to enhancing capacity, our solutions tackle other grid constraints including corrosion, electrical noise, and enable the collection of high-value data to build accurate, predictive digital twins. This technology is proving transformative and is being adopted at an accelerating pace, with deployments across Canada, Slovenia, the UK, and the USA, and a strong global deployment pipeline.
AssetCool is a fast-growing company with plans to more than double in size over the next six months. Backed by international investors from the US, mainland Europe, and the UK, we are proud to be one of the most innovation-focused companies in the UK energy sector.
We’re looking for ambitious, mission-driven individuals who are excited to work hard alongside their colleagues to build and deploy world-leading technology that tackles some of the planet’s most urgent infrastructure challenges.
Role Overview
We are seeking a talented UAV System Engineer to support the development of the next gen AssetCool field robotics systems and state of the art hybrid power line coating robots. If you are passionate about UAV systems and love to design/build or fly drones, this role is perfect for you. This is a hands-on role at our HQ in Leeds focusing on developing UAV avionics, technology assessment, and frequent field testing and validation. Occasional travel nationally and internationally to customers sites is required to support our field service and application teams.
Key Responsibilities
* UAV hardware and eco-system selection through establishing technology evaluation pipelines for flight controllers, sensors, power, electronics, computation, and communication systems.
* Support the design and manufacturing of UAV platforms for lab development, field validation and help in defining product technical specifications.
* Propulsion system benchmark design and data analysis.
* Integration of autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance sensors.
* Perform and maintain avionics sensor calibration and debug field data.
* Design a robust communication link for long range transmission of visual, telemetry data, and remote mission control.
* Work closely with the wider R&D team to capture payload requirements and ensure hardware and software standards across all subsystems.
* Documentation of development and testing procedures, and collaboration with production and field teams to accelerate deployment and validation.
Key Skills and Experience
Required
* A Degree in Aerospace, Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Control Systems Engineering, or related field.
* 4+ years of experience in aerial robotics, autonomous flight systems, and avionics as part of both R&D and industrial teams.
* Solid foundation of multirotor UAV dynamics and autonomy components.
* Practical experience with flight controllers including PX4, Ardupilot.
* Proven field experience developing sensing system for flight autonomy and safety, including GPS, RTK-GPS, VIO, Vision, Lidar, Radar, UWB.
* Experience in analysing flight data, system debugging and tuning.
* Field experience working with UAV telemetry systems, WiFi, LTE, LoRa, Xbee, 433/915 Mhz RF, OpenHD, OFDM.
* Experience working with Arduino microcontrollers and Linux based embedded computers, Raspberry Pi, Nvidia Jetson, Odroid.
* Programming experience of UAV systems using C/C++/Python.
* Experience working with various data transmission protocols including CAN, UAVCAN, I2C, UART, SPI, UDP.
* Understanding of electromagnetic shielding, vibration, stress testing, heat management, and IP rated enclosures and material.
* Hands-on experience with 3D design, PCB prototyping and manufacturing using Fusion360, SolidWorks, or similar.
* Experience in 6-DOF multibody modelling and simulation in Matlab, Simulink, LabView, Nvidia Isaac Sim, Gazebo, RealSim.
* Knowledge of AI tools for data analysis and optimisation.
* Knowledge of closed loop control, stability, reachability, and PID control tuning.
Why Join AssetCool?
* Work on groundbreaking technology revolutionizing the power grid.
* Fast-growing startup with significant industry traction and large-scale projects.
* Collaborative, innovation-driven team with exciting career growth opportunities.
* Competitive salary, and flexible work options
We know that women and other underrepresented groups can sometimes feel they need to meet every single requirement listed in a job description. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we're looking for, either for this role or another opportunity within our team.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We’re committed to building an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
If you have a disability or any specific requirements and need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
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