Drone Engineer
About The Position
Modern Intelligence builds Sovereign, targeting software for unmanned systems. Manufacturers install it on UAVs, USVs, UUVs, and other unmanned vehicles. Sovereign runs on the vehicle’s computer. It detects, classifies, and tracks targets from the onboard cameras, keeps identity when the picture breaks up, and can fly terminal guidance into impact. It keeps working when GPS is out and the radio is jammed. We’ve held Department of War contracts, including work with Air Force Special Operations and SOCOM. We’ve raised more than $12 million from Bedrock, Vine, Contrary, Air Street, Caffeinated, Champion Hill, Swell, Myelin, and others. We are looking for someone who loves building and flying drones. You will be working with many many drones from a wide variety of companies. You will be responsible for keeping a highly heterogeneous fleet of drones up and running, while also playing a key role in integrating and evaluating our autonomy software on new platforms. We expect you to solve any problem that comes up in the drone’s flight controller, the electrical systems, or any physical problem. We are working with the job title of Drone Engineer, but we are open to using other titles that may be more suitable to the candidate: e.g. Aerospace Engineer (with appropriate background), Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, etc.
Requirements
- Experience with both fixed wing and copter style drones
- Direct experience with ArduPilot or Betaflight
- Willingness to relocate to Austin, Texas
- Willingness to travel
- Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Nice To Haves
- Experience with both ArduPilot and Betaflight, including ELRS/CRSF radio links
- Experience with less common drone configurations such as tail sitters, VTOL, etc.
- Experience with UGVs and USVs
- Has built their own drones
- Experience with CAD and 3D printing
- Degree in one of: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering (or equivalent), or Computer Science
- Experience with PX4
- Experience with autonomy
- Willingness to travel to Ukraine
Responsibilities
- Keeping a highly heterogeneous fleet of drones up and running
- Integrating and evaluating our autonomy software on new platforms
- Solving problems related to the drone's flight controller, electrical systems, or physical issues
Benefits
- Full Medical, dental, and vision for you and all members of your family
- Flexible PTO
- Paid Holidays: All federal holidays + last two weeks of the calendar year
- Paid Parental Leave: 3 Months
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
