Drone Systems Engineer – Autonomy & Fleet Lead

Modernintelligence; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Intelligence builds Sovereign, targeting software for unmanned systems. We are looking for a Drone Engineer to join a team responsible for keeping a highly heterogeneous fleet of drones up and running, integrating and evaluating autonomy software on new platforms, and solving issues in the flight controller, electrical systems, or mechanical problems.

We require experience with ArduPilot and Betaflight, PX4, CAD/3D printing, UGVs/USVs, and a degree in

Qualifications

• Experience with fixed wing and copter drones.
• Direct experience with ArduPilot or Betaflight.
• Willingness to relocate to Austin, Texas and travel.
• U.S. person status required due to export-controlled tech.
• Experience with ArduPilot and Betaflight, including ELRS/CRSF.
• Experience with UGVs/USVs and less common drone configurations.

Responsibilities

• Keep a highly heterogeneous fleet of drones up and running.
• Integrate and evaluate autonomy software on new platforms.
• Solve problems in flight controllers, electrical systems, or mechanical aspects.

Skills

Fixed wing experience

Copter drones

ArduPilot

Betaflight

ELRS/CRSF

UGV/USV experience

CAD

3D printing

Autonomy

Drone hardware/build

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

ArduPilot

Betaflight

PX4

CAD software

3D printing tools

Job description

Modern Intelligence builds Sovereign, targeting software for unmanned systems. We are looking for a Drone Engineer to join a team responsible for keeping a highly heterogeneous fleet of drones up and running, integrating and evaluating autonomy software on new platforms, and solving issues in the flight controller, electrical systems, or mechanical problems.

We require experience with ArduPilot and Betaflight, PX4, CAD/3D printing, UGVs/USVs, and a degree in