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FPV Technician

HQ💼 Full-time💰 $65,500–$65,500🗓 2026-07-31 → 2026-09-26

Core

Build, repair, and maintain FPV drones and R&D test articles; assist in flight testing as a visual observer and ground support.

Role type

FPV Technician (R&D and Flight Testing)

Builds

Prototype FPV systems and R&D test articles

Domain

Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAV)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

FPV drone build experience, soldering, mechanical assembly, Acro FPV piloting, betaflight/ESC software knowledge, UAV component understanding

Preferred skills

Large FPV drone build experience (10", 13"), FAA Part 107 certification, CAD/3D printing, PID tuning, Blackbox analysis, Expert FPV/LOS acro piloting

Technologies

betaflight, ESC software, CAD, 3D printing

Responsibilities

Build, repair, and maintain FPV drones and R&D test articles; Assist engineers with prototype assembly, wiring, and component integration; Perform soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly; Prepare, transport, and set up drones for flight tests; Act as visual observer and ground support during flight tests; Record test notes, observations, and flight data

Seniority

Individual Contributor

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