Field App Specialist

Unusual Machines•Orlando, FL

About The Position

As an FPV Drone Systems Engineer at Unusual Machines, you will be responsible for building, configuring, tuning, and supporting FPV drones for enterprise customers. You’ll work hands-on with flight controllers, receivers, ESCs, video systems, and airframes to deliver reliable, high- performance drone configurations tailored to customer needs. This role sits at the intersection of FPV flight performance, system integration, and customer requirements. You’ll immediately contribute to active customer projects, then continue refining standardized configurations and processes that scale across enterprise and manufacturer partnerships. This is a highly practical, impact-driven role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys solving complex FPV challenges.

Requirements

Strong FPV drone experience using Mode 2 controls
Advanced working knowledge of Betaflight
Deep understanding of FPV drone components and system integration
Hands-on experience with PID and filter tuning
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues without always having physical access to the drone
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience with INAV, PX4, or ArduPilot / Mission Planner
Enterprise, defense, or commercial drone experience
Experience supporting or training less-experienced operators

Responsibilities

Build, configure, and tune FPV drones for enterprise customer applications
Perform PID tuning, filter tuning, and flight performance optimization
Configure and troubleshoot flight controllers using Betaflight
Diagnose and resolve receiver, radio, and FPV video system issues
Develop standardized drone configurations aligned with customer needs
Support project planning, documentation, and delivery tracking
Work with manufacturers to communicate customer requirements and technical feedback
Travel domestically for training programs and on-site support as needed