Drone Systems Engineer: Build, Validate & Deploy UAS

DMR Technologies; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

DMR Technologies in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Drone Systems Engineer who bridges mechanical, electrical, software, and flight operations to deliver integrated drone platforms from concept through production. You will validate performance, troubleshoot across disciplines, and drive continuous improvement while supporting manufacturing and field deployments in real‑world environments.

Ideal candidates have hands‑on product development experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of engineering experience involving robotics, UAVs, aerospace, industrial automation, or electromechanical products.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.
• Comfortable working in both office and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Integrate mechanical, electrical, software, and communications systems into complete drone platforms.
• Build, troubleshoot, and validate engineering prototypes.
• Plan and execute laboratory and flight testing.
• Analyze test data and recommend design improvements.
• Support payload integration, avionics, sensors, and communication systems.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, Bills of Materials, and assembly procedures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to improve product quality and production efficiency.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Participate in customer demonstrations and field evaluations as needed.
• Mentor engineering interns and support junior technical staff.
• Evaluate emerging technologies that improve DMR products and engineering processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Office and production environment

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

UAV flight controllers

Electrical integration

Sensor & payload integration

Python/JavaScript

Git

DFM

AI-assisted tools

FAA Part 107 (preferred)

Job description

DMR Technologies in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Drone Systems Engineer who bridges mechanical, electrical, software, and flight operations to deliver integrated drone platforms from concept through production. You will validate performance, troubleshoot across disciplines, and drive continuous improvement while supporting manufacturing and field deployments in real‑world environments.

Ideal candidates have hands‑on product development experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for