Application Engineer, Drone Technology

Re:Build Manufacturing; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing is seeking an Applications Engineer based in Framingham, Massachusetts, to provide technical customer support for our drone platforms. You will assist customers with integrating payloads, configuring systems, and deploying drone solutions. This role focuses on customer-facing technical problem-solving and collaboration with the engineering team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience with drones or robotics. Hands-on experience with open-source flight control systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 2‑5 years of experience with drones or robotics preferred.
• Experience with open-source flight control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with integration of payloads and sensors into drone platforms.
• Support customers with architectural designs and system configuration.
• Provide technical support for PixHawk compliant payloads.

Skills

Customer technical support

System integration

Troubleshooting

Collaboration with engineering

Documentation creation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

PixHawk

ArduPilot

PX4

Job description

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. We deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies, offering customers services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing across a wide range of industries.

Who we are looking for

This role provides technical customer support and integration services for Re:Build's family of drone platforms. The Applications Engineer serves as a critical bridge between customers and our engineering team, helping customers successfully integrate payloads, configure systems, and deploy drone solutions for their specific applications. The position focuses on customer‑facing technical problem‑solving, integration testing, and support through architectural designs and operational deployments.

What you get to do

• Assist customers with the integration of custom payloads, sensors, and companion computers (e.g., Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Orin GPU, Qualcomm SnapDragon) into multiple drone platforms
• Support customers with architectural designs and system configuration to meet mission requirements
• Manage and maintain software and firmware builds for customer deployments, working closely with member site teams as needed
• Provide technical support for PixHawk compliant payloads and accessories
• Support autopilot builds for customers, including PX4, Ardupilot, Betaflight, and others
• Conduct benchtop testing, integration testing, and assist with flight testing to validate configurations
• Create and maintain integration documentation, user guides, and video tutorials for the Re:Build platform
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide timely solutions to customer challenges
• Collaborate with the engineering team to capture customer requirements and feedback for product improvements
• Support the development and maintenance of Re:Build's GitHub repositories and API documentation
• Travel to customer sites and Re:Build offices for integration support and training
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What you bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related technical field required or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2‑5 years of experience with autonomous systems, drones, robotics, or related applications preferred
• Experience with open‑source flight control systems (e.g., ArduPilot, PX4) is a plus
• Hands‑on experience with electronics integration, embedded systems, or hardware prototyping preferred
• Familiarity with defense or commercial drone applications is beneficial

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 617‑909‑6275.