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Northwest UAV, Inc.

$90 - $130/hr

Northwest UAV builds small, specialized engines for specific unmanned systems applications. The ... Monitor and report quality metrics to the Quality Manager or Executive Team. * Ensure all work is ...

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Paladin Drones

Account Executive

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$80K - $100K/yr

... UAV sector. Position Overview: Paladin Drones is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Account ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and customer success, to ...

Seneca

Senior Software Engineer (Controls)

Sausalito, CA · On-site

$140K - $200K/yr

Create and maintain dynamic flight models for various UAV platforms to simulate and validate ... Founded by Stu Landesberg (former Founder & CEO of Grove Collaborative - IPO in 2022 at $1.7B) and ...

Heven AeroTech

Director of Operations

Sterling, VA · On-site

The Director of Operations works closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Executive Leadership to transition UAV platforms from development to scalable production while maintaining quality ...

Heven AeroTech

Director of Operations

Sterling, VA

The Director of Operations works closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Executive Leadership to transition UAV platforms from development to scalable production while maintaining quality ...

Heven AeroTech

Director of Operations

Sterling, VA

The Director of Operations works closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Executive Leadership to transition UAV platforms from development to scalable production while maintaining quality ...

Leonardo DRS

WI · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

... engineered for UAV, UGV, and USV applications. This role owns pipeline creation, account strategy ... Excellent written and oral communication; strong presentation and executive briefing skills.

Platform Aerospace

CONFIGURATION MANAGER

Hollywood, MD · On-site

$107K - $140K/yr

ENGINEERING REPORTS TO: CHIEF ENGINEER CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT CLEARANCE: SECRET OR ABILITY TO ... This role ensures all UAV configurations meet the customer's contractual and operational ...

Icarus

Senior Thermal Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

... UAV. * Strong 0-D and 1-D thermal network modeling, plus Thermal Desktop, ANSYS, Simcenter, or ... You will work side by side with the CEO and a small team of world-class builders. You will own your ...

Icarus

Senior Thermal Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

... UAV. * Strong 0-D and 1-D thermal network modeling, plus Thermal Desktop, ANSYS, Simcenter, or ... You will work side by side with the CEO and a small team of world-class builders. You will own your ...

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UAV Test Engineer (Systems/Mechatronics)

Seneca

Sausalito, CA • On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

The Job:
Seneca is seeking a Test Engineer to build the technical foundation of our UAV test program. This is a individual contributor role focused on designing test plans, instrumenting vehicles, creating test infrastructure, and analyzing system-level performance across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
You will operate as a multi-disciplinary systems test engineer-strong in mechatronics, comfortable debugging across domains, and able to turn ambiguous engineering questions into structured experiments. with enough breadth to collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software specialists, while owning system-level test execution end to end. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving hardware environments and enjoys working across the full stack of UAV systems.
What You'll Do:
  • Develop and own system-level test plans for ground and flight testing, with clear objectives, sequences, and success criteria.
  • Design and maintain test infrastructure and instrumentation, ensuring vehicles and test setups capture high-quality, actionable data.
  • Provide technical oversight of test execution, validating readiness, guiding pilots and operators, and ensuring procedural rigor.
  • Analyze telemetry, logs, and performance data to characterize system behavior, identify root causes, and inform engineering decisions.
  • Drive continuous improvement of test methods, documentation, workflows, and tools.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware and software teams to align test activities with development needs and translate findings into design actions.

What You Bring:
  • 3-5 years experience in UAV, robotics, aerospace, or electromechanical systems testing.
  • Strong mechatronics intuition: able to debug mechanical, electrical, and software-integration issues at a system level.
  • Experience designing structured experiments and test plans.
  • Hands-on experience instrumenting complex systems and validating data quality.
  • Ability to define requirements and prototype fixtures.
  • Competence analyzing logs, telemetry, and multi-domain performance data.
  • Comfortable working in both lab and field environments, including variable outdoor conditions.
  • Basic CAD proficiency.

Nice to have:
  • Passion for UAVs and aviation
  • Exposure to PX4/ArduPilot, ROS, or similar robotics frameworks.
  • Familiarity with reliability, accelerated life, or environmental testing.
  • FAA Part 107 certification or willingness to obtain one.

Beyond technical skills, we value:
  • Ownership mentality - take projects from idea to execution
  • Balance of velocity and quality - Ability to operate calmly in fast-paced, experimental environments while maintaining high engineering standards and disciplined test execution
  • Efficiency & follow-through - keeps test program unblocked and organized
  • Iterative problem solving - breakdown complex problems, prototype, and refine
  • Kindness and humility - thrive in collaborative, mission-driven cross-functional teams that value open communication.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive Salary - Reflective of your skills and experience
  • Equity Compensation - Be a part-owner in the company's future
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage - Including medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) - Optional pre-tax savings for medical expenses
  • Unlimited PTO - Flexible time off to recharge, plus paid company holidays

About Us
Seneca is building cutting-edge drone and sensor technology for wildfire suppression, aiming to eliminate wildfire risk across 500 million acres of high-risk U.S. + allied territory. Backed by top-tier investors, including Convective Capital, Caffeinated Capital, First Round Capital, Slow Ventures, Nextview Ventures, Transition Capital, Bullpen Capital, Stepstone Group, Roar Capital, Offline Ventures, and leaders from Palantir, Google, Meta, and many others, the company has raised $110M in Series A funding and is valued over $500 million. Founded by Stu Landesberg (former Founder & CEO of Grove Collaborative - IPO in 2022 at $1.7B) and fire industry experts, Seneca is a mission-driven company dedicated to climate resilience and fire prevention.
Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply - you may still be the right fit for our team.

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