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CX2 is a venture-backed defense technology company building AI-enabled hardware and software platforms to detect, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea, and space domains. The company is founded by veterans from Meta, SpaceX, Epirus, and the U.S. Department of Defense, and deploys systems in contested operational environments worldwide.
You will design, develop, and support advanced electronic systems for next-generation counter-UAS (drone defense) solutions. This role involves hands-on work with cutting-edge RF systems, embedded electronics, sensors, and power systems to detect, track, and neutralize unmanned aerial threats.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and test electronic hardware for drone detection and mitigation systems
- Work on RF systems including signal detection, jamming, and communication modules
- Develop schematics, PCB layouts, and prototypes for embedded systems
- Integrate sensors (radar, EO/IR, acoustic, RF) into defense platforms
- Collaborate with software, firmware, and systems engineers for full system integration
- Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in lab and field environments
- Optimize power distribution and battery systems for portable and fixed defense platforms
- Support EMI/EMC compliance and environmental testing (MIL-STD preferred)
- Analyze system performance and improve reliability and efficiency
- Participate in field deployments and system demonstrations
- Work extended hours and/or weekends as needed for mission-critical deadlines
Success in this role requires strong problem-solving and analytical thinking, hands-on prototyping and testing skills, cross-disciplinary collaboration, excellent documentation and communication abilities, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of experience in electronics design and development (defense or aerospace preferred)
- Strong experience with analog and digital circuit design
- Proficiency with PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad, or similar)
- Experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers
- Familiarity with RF systems, antennas, and signal processing
- Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators)
- Experience with DSP systems
- Understanding of power systems and battery management
- Ability to debug complex electrical systems
- Existing US Security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or eligible to obtain required ITAR authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in counter-UAS, radar, or electronic warfare systems
- Knowledge of RF jamming, spectrum monitoring, or direction finding
- Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
- Experience with FPGA systems
- Understanding of military standards (MIL-STD, DO-160, etc.)
