Drone Systems Engineer

LED FastStart•Lafayette, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

DMR Technologies designs and manufactures advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) supporting agriculture, public safety, critical infrastructure, and defense. Our products combine mechanical engineering, electrical systems, embedded electronics, software, manufacturing, and autonomous technologies into complete drone platforms built in the United States. We’re seeking a Drone Systems Engineer who enjoys building products, solving technical challenges, and working across engineering disciplines to deliver reliable systems from concept through production. The Drone Systems Engineer serves as the bridge between mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and flight operations teams. This role is responsible for integrating subsystems into complete aircraft, validating performance, solving technical issues, and continuously improving DMR's products throughout their lifecycle. This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy hands-on product development and are energized by seeing their work deployed in real-world environments.

Requirements

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
Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software
Experience with UAV flight controllers and avionics
Experience with Electrical integration and wiring
Experience with Sensor and payload integration
Experience with Battery and power systems
Experience with Manufacturing and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Experience with Python, JavaScript, or scripting languages
Experience with Git and engineering documentation tools
Experience with AI-assisted engineering and development tools

Nice To Haves

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

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 Material, 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