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Bear Country Inc

Drone Show Designer

Caledonia, WI

Spring/summer/fall time periods are the busiest with possible flexible hours during the school year ... Associate degree or equivalent coursework in computer science, engineering, game design/animation ...

Inspired Flight

Warehouse Associate

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

S. based team designs, builds and supports highly capable and flexible drone platforms for both ... Interaction with production, supply chain, and engineering teams Physical Demands : The physical ...

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How much do flexible drone programming jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for flexible drone programming in the United States is $88,946.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $116,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flexible Drone Programming vs Drone Software Developer?

AspectFlexible Drone ProgrammingDrone Software Developer
Required CredentialsRelevant programming certifications, drone operation licensesComputer science degrees, coding certifications
Work EnvironmentFieldwork with drones, remote programmingOffice or remote software development
Industry UsageUsed in agriculture, surveying, delivery servicesUsed in tech companies, startups, R&D
Common Search IntentLearning drone programming skills, field applicationsDeveloping drone software, coding for drones

Flexible Drone Programming involves hands-on work with drones, focusing on customizing and operating drone systems in various environments. Drone Software Developers primarily write and maintain software for drones in a more office-based setting. While both roles require programming skills, flexible drone programmers often have field experience, whereas drone software developers focus on coding and software architecture.

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Infographic showing various Flexible Drone Programming job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,946 per year, or $42.8 per hour.

Electrical Engineer IV

Inspired Flight Technologies, Inc

San Luis Obispo, CA • On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Inspired Flight's Purpose Statement says it all - Conserving resources, creating jobs, and saving lives by innovating the American drone manufacturing. Founded in San Luis Obispo, California our entirely U.S. based team designs, builds and supports highly capable and flexible drone platforms for both commercial and government customers.
Our purpose driven team exemplifies our Core Values. We are:
Collaborative: We harness the collective intelligence and energy of our team to surpass individual potentials and achieve shared goals.
Resilient: We approach obstacles with flexibility and creativity, supporting one another to stay focused, resourceful, and determined.
Diverse: We place a high value in people of all heritages, genders, sexual orientations, and points of view to spark innovation and solutions, enriching our work environment and outputs.
Continuously Improving: We are committed to ongoing learning and innovation by always seeking ways to enhance our processes, products, and personal expertise.
Underlying all of this is our deeply rooted belief that the cutting-edge aerial tools we create are advancing an industry that is good for people, good for our planet and good for the United States of America.
Location
This is an in-office position at Inspired Flight's HQ in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Job Description
Inspired Flight is seeking a talented and experienced Principal Electrical Engineer / Electrical Engineer IV to join and lead our Engineering team. A Principal Electrical Engineer is a specialized role responsible for leading the team in the design of electrical compliments and complex embedded systems within drone architecture.
This position is at the core of the engineering department at Inspired Flight and will be part of a rapidly growing company in the growing UAV industry. Lots of upward mobility available for this role!
Typical Responsibilities:
  • Work directly with VP of Engineering to develop and deliver new and exciting technologies
  • Design electrical circuit schematics and PCBs and overall engineering documentation
  • Perform the design of power electronics external and internal to the aircraft.
  • Embedded system design utilizing microcontrollers and FPGA
  • Implement design best practices such as design for manufacturability and testability
  • Evaluation of electronic designs using simulation and prototyping

You'll excel in this role if you are skilled in:
  • Great communication and organizational skills working with cross functional teams within engineering and operations
  • Experience in design of robust, EMI resilient analog and digital circuits
  • Experience in power electronics such as batteries, chargers, or high current devices
  • Experience in testing, troubleshooting and debugging of PCBs and electrical assemblies
  • A strong understanding microcontrollers or FPGA type hardware
  • Experience using serial communication protocols including I2C, SPI, SMBus,CAN, PWM
  • Knowledge of BLDC motor operating principles and control methods such as field oriented control (FOC)
  • Experience in RF Design or Analysis
  • Tuning of flight control algorithms including PIDs and sensor filters
  • UAV Pilot experience and/or a FAA Part 107 License

Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • 7-10+ Years experience in a related field
  • Experience preferably in the following industries: UAS, aviation, aerospace, defense sector

Benefits Offered
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • World Class Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Plan
  • 401k w/ 6% company match
  • Quarterly Team Bonus Plan

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