Hardware Solutions Engineer
American Tower
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Woburn • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $34 - $46 per hour
About the role
- Assist with evaluating, testing, and deploying drone and field hardware for site data collection initiatives.
- Support requirements gathering and documentation for hardware programs in collaboration with Engineering, Network Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
- Help coordinate pilot deployments, collect and analyze results, and contribute to lessons learned for future scale-up.
- Work with external vendors and technology partners to ensure hardware solutions meet performance and compliance standards.
- Contribute to the development and monitoring of key performance indicators to measure program effectiveness, safety, and business impact.
- Support compliance efforts by helping to document regulatory requirements and safety protocols for drone operations and hardware usage.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and provide updates to senior leaders and project stakeholders.
- Take initiative in learning about new unmanned aircraft systems technology (“UAS”) hardware platforms, components, and innovations.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of enterprise technology enablement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Aviation, a related field, or equivalent work experience required.
- Between 2-4 years of hardware engineering, technology deployment, or related experience preferred (internship or academic project experience is welcome).
- Familiarity with drone hardware platforms, components, or UAS technology preferred.
- Exposure to program or project management practices through coursework or internships.
- Basic understanding of regulatory frameworks and safety requirements for drone operations preferred.
- Approximately 5% travel may be required to support pilot deployments, vendor collaboration, and program execution.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
- Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
- Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- healthcare coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- paid time off
- company holidays
- sick leave
- parental leave
- access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
hardware engineeringtechnology deploymentdrone hardware platformsUAS technologyprogram managementproject managementdata collectionperformance indicatorsregulatory compliancesafety protocols
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillscollaborationinitiativeprioritizationpresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsadaptabilityproblem-solvingtime management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in TechnologyBachelor’s degree in Aviation