Hardware / Drone support Technician

We’re looking for two hands-on Drone Support Engineers who enjoy building, testing, troubleshooting, and flying drones in real-world environments., * Conduct hands-on drone flight operations, field testing, and troubleshooting in and around Austin, TX.

• Write, modify, and debug Python scripts for drone operations, automation, testing, and data analysis.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, firmware, software, sensor, and communication issues.
• Support drone system integration, configuration, calibration, and validation.
• Collect, analyze, and document flight logs, telemetry, and test results.
• Work closely with engineering teams to identify bugs, reproduce issues, and validate fixes.
• Execute structured flight test plans while adapting quickly to real-world conditions.
• Take ownership of technical challenges and persist until problems are solved.

This is not a desk-only engineering role. We’re looking for technically capable, highly motivated individuals who are just as comfortable writing Python scripts and debugging hardware as they are spending hours outdoors testing and flying drones., * Active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.

• Practical Python programming experience with the ability to independently write, modify, and troubleshoot scripts.
• Hands-on experience operating, testing, repairing, or troubleshooting drones or other robotic systems.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills across hardware and software.
• Genuine enthusiasm for outdoor flight testing and willingness to spend significant time in the field.
• Self-starter mentality, strong work ethic, persistence, and willingness to get your hands dirty.
• Ability to work on-site in Austin, TX and travel to local flight-testing locations.
• Ability to conduct safe flight operations in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures.

Nice to Have

• Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, MAVLink, or MAVSDK.
• Familiarity with Linux, embedded systems, or robotics.
• Experience with flight controllers, GPS/GNSS, sensors, radios, and telemetry systems.
• Experience debugging electronics and using diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with Git, ROS/ROS 2, or automated testing workflows.

What We’re Looking For

Above all, we value curiosity, tenacity, ownership, and a passion for flying.

The ideal candidate isn’t someone who wants to sit behind a computer all day. It’s someone who gets excited about heading into the field, flying a drone, discovering a problem, writing code to investigate it, and getting back out to verify the fix.