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Posted on 3 months ago

Drone Engineer

Mach Industries

Mach is a defense manufacturing company that builds munitions to help the United States win future wars. Backed by $85M in funding from top venture firms, our small lean team ideates, designs, manufactures, and sells cutting-edge weapons to the Department of Defense.

Role Summary:

As a Drone Builder, you will have the opportunity to work with a peerless team of engineers and technicians at the forefront of defense innovation.  You will be responsible for assembling and testing reliable, high performance drones.

Responsibilities:

  • Fabricate drone components and integrate assemblies.

  • Communicate with flight testers to streamline development.

  • Provide technical assistance through various platforms.

  • Collaborate with business development and engineering teams to understand how your drones will best be deployed.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience.

  • Substantial experience building drones or RC cars.

  • Thorough understanding of Ardupilot / PX4 and ability to configure custom vehicles

  • Experience using CAD for vehicle structure design

  • Experience soldering and understanding of electronics

  • Demonstrated ability to assemble and integrate components into a functional drone

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be an avid builder, having years of experience building and tinkering with state-of-the-art drones, and possess expert-level knowledge of drone design, software, hardware, and assembly.

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you’d like to defend the American way of life, please reach out!