Engineering Talent Community

PDW • Boston, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is part of our Engineering Talent Community and is intended to build relationships with engineering talent interested in current and future opportunities with PDW's Boston team. This posting may not represent a specific, currently open position. Applications will be reviewed against current and anticipated hiring needs, and our Talent Acquisition team may reach out when an opportunity aligns with your experience and interests. Applying to this posting does not guarantee consideration for a specific opening. Candidates may be asked to apply to a specific requisition if an appropriate opportunity becomes available.

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Hands-on engineering experience within their area of specialization
• Strong technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience taking ownership of problems rather than waiting for someone else to solve them
• Ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines
• Comfort operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities and technical challenges can evolve
• A willingness to work directly with hardware, prototypes, test equipment, and production systems when applicable
• An interest in building products that operate in the real world, not just developing concepts
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute wherever the team needs help
• U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) or individuals granted asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with robotics, unmanned systems, autonomous systems, consumer electronics, automotive, industrial automation, or other complex electromechanical products may be especially relevant.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical components and assemblies for drones, payloads, and supporting systems
• Support prototype and production builds, root cause analysis, and validation testing to ensure design integrity
• Design and develop PCB assemblies and electronic subsystems
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, fabrication documentation, and assembly drawings
• Support board bring-up, validation testing, and debugging
• C/C++ development supporting embedded and real-time systems
• Hardware integration, low-level system development, and deployment on complex embedded platforms
• Design and architect robust software systems using C++
• Develop and deploy cross-platform applications using Qt
• Design and implement user interfaces with QML

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• On-site gym at our Huntsville, AL and Denver, CO locations.
• Employer provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree