Drone Systems Engineering

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Drone Systems Engineer

Location: Lafayette, LA Position Type: Full-Time

About DMR Technologies

DMR Technologies designs and manufactures advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) supporting agriculture, public safety, critical infrastructure, and defense. Our products combine mechanical engineering, electrical systems, embedded electronics, software, manufacturing, and autonomous technologies into complete drone platforms built in the United States. We’re seeking a Drone Systems Engineer who enjoys building products, solving technical challenges, and working across engineering disciplines to deliver reliable systems from concept through production.

Position Summary

The Drone Systems Engineer serves as the bridge between mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and flight operations teams. This role is responsible for integrating subsystems into complete aircraft, validating performance, solving technical issues, and continuously improving DMR's products throughout their lifecycle. This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy hands-on product development and are energized by seeing their work deployed in real-world environments.

Responsibilities

Integrate mechanical, electrical, software, and communications systems into complete drone platforms

Build, troubleshoot, and validate engineering prototypes

Plan and execute laboratory and flight testing

Analyze test data and recommend design improvements

Support payload integration, avionics, sensors, and communication systems

Create and maintain engineering documentation, Bills of Material, and assembly procedures

Collaborate with manufacturing to improve product quality and production efficiency

Support root cause investigations and corrective actions

Participate in customer demonstrations and field evaluations as needed

Mentor engineering interns and support junior technical staff

Evaluate emerging technologies that improve DMR products and engineering processes

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field

3–6 years of engineering experience involving robotics, UAVs, aerospace, industrial automation, or electromechanical products

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Comfortable working in both office and production environments

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with several of the following:

SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software

UAV flight controllers and avionics

Electrical integration and wiring

Sensor and payload integration

Battery and power systems

Manufacturing and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Python, JavaScript, or scripting languages

Git and engineering documentation tools

AI-assisted engineering and development tools

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (preferred)

What Success Looks Like

Successful Drone Systems Engineers think beyond individual components and understand how complete systems work together. They are comfortable reviewing CAD models, troubleshooting hardware, supporting manufacturing, participating in flight tests, and collaborating with software developers to solve integration challenges. They are builders, problem solvers, and continuous learners who enjoy seeing products move rapidly from concept to customer deployment.

Why Join DMR?

At DMR, you'll have the opportunity to influence products from the earliest design stages through production and customer deployment. Rather than working on a single subsystem, you'll collaborate across engineering disciplines while helping develop the next generation of American-made unmanned aircraft systems.