Role Overview
We are seeking a highly capable UAV Engineer / Test Pilot with strong hands-on experience
in fixed-wing UAV flying, VTOL operations, heavy-lift drone handling, and sensor
integration. The role combines flight operations, system integration, wiring,
troubleshooting, and field testing of advanced UAV platforms, including high-altitude and
long-endurance systems.
Flight Operations
- Operate and test fixed-wing UAVs, VTOL systems, and heavy-lift multicopters
- Conduct pre-flight inspections, mission planning, and safe flight execution
- Handle high-altitude and long-endurance missions
- Maintain flight logs and testing documentation
UAV System Integration
- Perform complete UAV wiring and integration
- Integrate flight controllers (PX4 / ArduPilot preferred)
- Wire ESCs, power distribution systems, telemetry, GNSS & RTK modules
- Ensure EMI-safe wiring, redundancy, and system reliability
Sensor Integration & Testing
- Integrate EO/IR cameras, mapping payloads, and multispectral sensors
- Validate GNSS/RTK systems and airspeed sensors
- Troubleshoot CAN, UART, and telemetry communication systems
Field Testing & Validation
- Conduct ground motor tests and ESC validation
- Support VTOL transition testing and payload validation
- Perform failure analysis and provide engineering feedback
Technical Skills (Must Have)
- Experience with PX4 / ArduPilot systems
- Proficiency in Mission Planner / QGroundControl
- Strong understanding of UAV wiring and power systems
- Ability to tune PID parameters and VTOL transitions
- Experience with high-altitude flying operations
Preferred Skills
- DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (preferred)
- Experience with long-range telemetry and RTK/PPK systems
- Composite airframe handling experience
- Field deployment in varied terrain conditions
Why Join Us?
- Work on advanced UAV platforms
- High technical ownership and real flight exposure
- Opportunity to grow in a deep-tech aerospace environment
Job Complexity:
Personal Evolution:
Variability of the Job:
Job Security:
Overachieving Possibilities:
Team / Company Size:
10 / 40 people
Avg Deal Size:
$15k
Sales Cycle:
3 months
Company Growth:
50% YoY
Company Maturity:
Profitable
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Benefits
Healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
PTOs
Vacation, Sick, and Holiday paid leaves
Save on commute
Pre-tax commuter benefitsbr
(parking and transit)
Discount Programs
Brand-name product and services in categories like travel, electronics, health, fitness, cellular, and more
Prime location
Only a couple blocs from BART, Caltrain, Highway 101, carpool pickup, and Bay Bridge.
Sponsored Events
Tuesday Dinners, Monthly Lunch Mixers, Monthly Happy Hour, Annual day event
Sport Activity
Play any sport with colleagues and the bill is covered
Eat & Drink
Peet's and Philz coffee provided all day to order and pantry snacks
