Drone Systems Technician — Build, Test & Innovate

Endurion; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Endurion in Norfolk, VA is seeking a hands-on Drone Technician to design, assemble and test aerial systems. The role emphasizes betaFlight/ArduPilot/PX4 flight stacks, electrical and mechanical assemblies, and robust troubleshooting using meters, scopes and CAD tools.

You will work in a shop environment, lift up to 50 lbs, and contribute to hardware qualification, prototyping and maintenance. Experience with CAD, 3D printing, SMD soldering and programming in C/C++/Python is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S in Electrical Engineering or Technician in an applicable engineering or science field.
• 3+ years hands-on professional experience OR 7 years of experience without degree.
• FAA Part 107 Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 5+ years experience with BetaFlight, Ardu Pilot, and PX4.
• 5+ years experience building drones.
• 5+ years experience with electronic propulsion and combustible power systems.
• Proficient in building, testing and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical assemblies with analog/digital circuits and test equipment.
• Familiar with C, C++, and Python; able to use IDEs and hardware debuggers.

Skills

Hands-on engineering experience

Drone flight stacks knowledge

Electrical and mechanical assembly

CAD for rapid prototyping

Soldering and SMD work

C/C++/Python familiarity

Troubleshooting with test equipment

Lift 50 lbs

Education

B.S in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

3D Printing (FDM/SLS/SLA)

CAD software

Development IDEs

Job description

Endurion in Norfolk, VA is seeking a hands-on Drone Technician to design, assemble and test aerial systems. The role emphasizes betaFlight/ArduPilot/PX4 flight stacks, electrical and mechanical assemblies, and robust troubleshooting using meters, scopes and CAD tools.

You will work in a shop environment, lift up to 50 lbs, and contribute to hardware qualification, prototyping and maintenance. Experience with CAD, 3D printing, SMD soldering and programming in C/C++/Python is preferred.