# Application Technology Architect – Drone & UAV Applications at Renesas Electronics

- Company: Renesas Electronics
- What the company does: Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial,...
- Company website: https://www.renesas.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Austin, TEXAS
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-09
- Apply by: 2026-10-24
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/RenesasElectronics/744000148553219
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/renesas-electronics-application-technology-architect-drone-and-uav-applications/

## About the role

You will act as the primary technical authority for Drone & UAV applications, bridging customer requirements, ecosystem needs, aviation regulations, and semiconductor product engineering. Beyond architecture definition, you will help guide solution strategy, ecosystem engagement, reference platform development, and semiconductor adoption across industrial, commercial and defense UAV markets. Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

## What they're looking for

- Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in drone, UAV, aerospace, robotics, autonomous-system, or embedded-system development, with significant responsibility for system architecture and integration
- Systems Engineer in the development of industrial and/or defense drone platforms. Proven track record as a System Architect, Chief Engineer, Technical Lead, or Senior
- Hands-on experience contributing to at least one UAV platform through architecture, development, system integration, verification, flight testing, and product deployment
- Deep understanding of UAV architectures, including flight controllers, mission computers, avionics, propulsion, power systems, payloads, communication links, and ground-control systems
- Strong knowledge of embedded systems, MCUs, MPUs/SoCs, real-time software, embedded Linux, RTOS platforms, and heterogeneous computing architectures


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