Application Engineer, Drone Technology

At Re:Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions. 
We operate an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production in critical verticals including aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation. 
The way we operate is as important as the work we do. It's guided by The Re:Build Way, 16 principles that shape how we collaborate with each other, partner with our customers and vendors, and contribute to the communities where we operate. (link to The Re:Build Way principles)

This role provides technical customer support and integration services for Re:Build's family of drone platforms. The Applications Engineer serves as a critical bridge between customers and Re:Build's engineering team, helping customers successfully integrate payloads, configure systems, and deploy drone solutions for their specific applications. This position focuses on customer-facing technical problem-solving, integration testing, and supporting customers through their architectural designs and operational deployments.

• Assist customers with the integration of custom payloads, sensors, and companion computers (eg. Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Orin GPU, Qualcomm SnapDragon) into multiple drone platforms
• Support customers with architectural designs and system configuration to meet their specific mission requirements
• Manage and maintain software and firmware builds for customer deployments, working closely with the Re:Build member site teams as needed
• Provide technical support for customers implementing PixHawk compliant payloads and accessories
• Support autopilot builds for customers to include PX4, Ardupilot, Betaflight, and others
• Conduct benchtop testing, integration testing, and assist with flight testing to validate customer configurations
• Create and maintain integration documentation, user guides, and video tutorials for the Re:Build platform
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide timely solutions to customer challenges
• Collaborate with the engineering team to capture customer requirements and feedback for product improvements
• Support the development and maintenance of Re:Build's GitHub repositories and API documentation
• Travel to customer sites and Re:Build offices for integration support and training
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related technical field required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-5 years of experience with autonomous systems, drones, robotics, or related applications preferred
• Experience with open-source flight control systems (e.g., ArduPilot, PX4) is a plus
• Hands-on experience with electronics integration, embedded systems, or hardware prototyping preferred
• Familiarity with defense or commercial drone applications is beneficial

The base salary range for this position is $112,012.60 - $168,018.91 per year. This range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the base compensation for this role at the time of posting.  Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to Company plans. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits. 

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.  Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

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