Build Technician

Overview

Base pay range: $55,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

You in This Role & on the Team:
As a Drone Build Technician at Unusual Machines, you'll be part of the core team that brings our high-performance FPV drones to life. You'll work alongside passionate builders, pilots, and designers to assemble, program, and test custom drones for our Rotor Riot brand—known for industry-leading quality and innovation. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and highly collaborative. You'll be directly responsible for the builds our customers trust in the field, whether they're racing, free styling, or flying for professional work.

Your attention to detail and craftsmanship will ensure each drone leaves our shop flight-ready and dialed in.

• Solder motors, ESCs, receivers, and cameras with precision and care
• Assemble drones from the ground up using various components and frames
• Configure drones using Beta flight and tune them for optimal flight
• Troubleshoot technical issues and perform detailed repairs
• Conduct flight tests and PID tuning when needed
• Collaborate with the design and media team on custom builds
• Track parts, manage bench inventory, and help improve workflow
• Perform quality control checks before final delivery or shipping
• Stay updated on new gear, trends, and firmware in the FPV world

• Proven experience soldering and working with small electronics
• Familiarity with drone build processes and key components
• Working knowledge of Beta flight and flight controller configuration
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with motors, ESCs, receivers, and VTX systems
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• A team mindset with excellent communication and a willingness to learn
• Comfort using multimeters, soldering tools, and diagnostic gear
• Passion for FPV drones and building things that fly

• Hands-on experience building and flying FPV drones
• Understanding of radio systems like Crossfire, ELRS, or Ghost
• Familiarity with analog and digital VTX systems (DJI, Walksnail, HDZero)
• Experience with 3D printing, CAD, or creating custom drone parts
• Ability to read Blackbox logs and tune drones accordingly
• Knowledge of LiPo battery safety and charging protocols
• Hobbyist or professional background in drone racing, freestyle, or cinematic flying

• Be part of the most passionate and respected brand in FPV
• Work on cutting-edge drones used by elite pilots and content creators
• Learn from a world-class team in a supportive, hands-on environment
• Help shape product quality and innovation in a growing industry
• Room to grow your skills and advance in the company

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (with 80% of premiums covered by the company)
• 401(k) plan
• Unlimited vacation time
• Equity incentives through stock options
• The People:
  At Unusual Machines is the parent company to Rotor Riot and Fat Shark, two of the most respected and recognizable brands in the FPV drone industry. Your contributions will be valued, recognized, and rewarded as we grow together.
• We hire real living people who can learn; if you are smart and eager to learn, apply anyway.

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 to data from DHS and SSA records to confirm employment eligibility.

We unfortunately cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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