Remote UAS Field Engineer - Flight Testing & Ops Lead

Draganfly Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage Reimbursement

401(k) program with employer matching

Generous time-off program

Professional development support

Job summary

A leading UAV technology firm is seeking a UAS Field Engineer to support unmanned systems testing and operational integration. This remote role requires 30–50% travel for in-person operations and customer engagements. Key responsibilities include planning flight tests and resolving performance issues across systems. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in UAS operations, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with multi-rotor UAS platforms. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in UAS operations, flight testing, or field engineering.
• Hands-on experience with multi-rotor UAS platforms and ground control systems.
• Strong working knowledge of MAVLink-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute structured flight test campaigns for UAS platforms.
• Develop test plans and methodologies aligned with engineering objectives.
• Identify and resolve performance issues across systems.

Skills

UAS operations

Flight testing

Technical troubleshooting

Communication skills

FPV flight skills

Tools

MAVLink systems

QGroundControl

Job description

A leading UAV technology firm is seeking a UAS Field Engineer to support unmanned systems testing and operational integration. This remote role requires 30–50% travel for in-person operations and customer engagements. Key responsibilities include planning flight tests and resolving performance issues across systems. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in UAS operations, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with multi-rotor UAS platforms. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.