Application Engineer, Drone Technology

About Re:Build ManufacturingRe:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.Who we are looking forThis 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.What you get to doAssist customers with the integration of custom payloads, sensors, and companion computers (eg. Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Orin GPU, Qualcomm SnapDragon) into multiple drone platformsSupport customers with architectural designs and system configuration to meet their specific mission requirementsManage and maintain software and firmware builds for customer deployments, working closely with the Re:Build member site teams as neededProvide technical support for customers implementing PixHawk compliant payloads and accessoriesSupport autopilot builds for customers to include PX4, Ardupilot, Betaflight, and othersConduct benchtop testing, integration testing, and assist with flight testing to validate customer configurationsCreate and maintain integration documentation, user guides, and video tutorials for the Re:Build platformTroubleshoot technical issues and provide timely solutions to customer challengesCollaborate with the engineering team to capture customer requirements and feedback for product improvementsSupport the development and maintenance of Re:Build's GitHub repositories and API documentationTravel to customer sites and Re:Build offices for integration support and trainingOther responsibilities as assigned.What you bring to the TeamBachelor'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 preferredExperience with open-source flight control systems (e.g., ArduPilot, PX4) is a plusHands-on experience with electronics integration, embedded systems, or hardware prototyping preferredFamiliarity with defense or commercial drone applications is beneficialThe 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. The BIG payoffWe 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!We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate 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.Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. 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