Job Description

You in This Role 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.

A Day in the Life

• PID and filter tuning for FPV drones
• Building, configuring, and validating FPV drone systems
• Diagnosing receiver, control, and video issues—often remotely
• Configuring drones using Betaflight and related flight control software
• Organizing project files, configurations, and documentation
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet tight project deadlines
• Communicating technical guidance to users with varying levels of FPV experience

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

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

What You’ll Gain

• Direct impact on enterprise and customer-facing FPV drone solutions
• Hands-on ownership of drone configurations used in real-world applications
• Close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams
• Exposure to manufacturer partnerships and product direction discussions
• A highly practical, high-impact role working on cutting-edge FPV systems

You’ll work closely with Engineering, Operations, and external partners to ensure FPV drone systems are reliable, scalable, and aligned with Unusual Machines’ enterprise and customer requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO
• Catered lunches for all employees every day of the week
• Employee product discounts

About Us

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor Riot and Fat Shark - are two of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community.

We’re expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue, STEM education, and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we’re solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance.

If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here.

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Unusual Machines participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

We unfortunately cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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