Drone Systems Engineer | Multidisciplinary Builder

DMR Technologies; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

DMR Technologies in Lafayette, LA seeks a Drone Systems Engineer to bridge mechanical, electrical, software, and flight operations. You will integrate subsystems into complete aircraft, validate performance, and drive improvements from concept to production.

Responsibilities include prototyping, lab and flight testing, data analysis, payload integration, and collaboration with manufacturing to raise quality and efficiency. This role values hands-on builders and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3–6 years of engineering experience in robotics, UAVs or related fields.
• Strong troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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 and assembly procedures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to improve product quality and production efficiency.
• Mentor engineering interns and junior staff.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for product and process enhancements.

Skills

SolidWorks

UAV flight controllers

Python

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics

Tools

UAV avionics

Electrical integration

Job description

DMR Technologies in Lafayette, LA seeks a Drone Systems Engineer to bridge mechanical, electrical, software, and flight operations. You will integrate subsystems into complete aircraft, validate performance, and drive improvements from concept to production.

Responsibilities include prototyping, lab and flight testing, data analysis, payload integration, and collaboration with manufacturing to raise quality and efficiency. This role values hands-on builders and cross-functional teamwork.