Build Technician

Job Description

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, freestyling, or flying for professional work. Your attention to detail and craftsmanship will ensure each drone leaves our shop flight-ready and dialed in.

A Day in the Life

Here’s what a typical day might look like in this role:

Solder motors, ESCs, receivers, and cameras with precision and care

Assemble drones from the ground up using various components and frames

Configure drones using Betaflight 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 your bench’s 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

Requirements

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Proven experience soldering and working with small electronics

Familiarity with drone build processes and key components

Working knowledge of Betaflight 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

Bonus Points (Preferred, but not required)

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

What You’ll Gain

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

Benefits

Benefits

Benefits Include:

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 both big and small will be valued, recognized, and rewarded at every step along our exciting journey. Our team is passionate about growth, innovation, and collaboration. We are constantly striving to improve and better ourselves so that we can better support our customers.

One more thing: If you are unsure if you have the qualifications, apply anyway! We don’t hire off key words. We hire real living people who have choices that we want to hear. If you are smart and can learn that is what you need.

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.

Full-time