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Inspired Flight

Electrical Engineer II

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site

$100 - $150/hr

S. based team designs, builds and supports highly capable and flexible drone platforms for both ... An Electrical Engineer is a specialized role responsible for the design of complex embedded systems ...

Skanska

Engineering Surveyor - Drone

Kent, WA · On-site

As the Engineering Surveyor - Drone, you will: * To be the knowledge lead and technical point of ... Flexible working Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be ...

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Inspired Flight

Test Engineer I / II

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site

$76 - $113/hr

S. based team designs, builds and supports highly capable and flexible drone platforms for both ... A Test Engineer is a specialized role responsible for the validation of complex systems within the ...

Bear Country Inc

Drone Show Designer

Caledonia, WI · On-site

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 ...

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How much do flexible drone programming jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 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 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,946 per year, or $42.8 per hour.

Electrical Engineer II

Inspired Flight

San Luis Obispo, CA • On-site

$100 - $150/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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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.

Location

This is an in-office position for hire at Inspired Flight’s HQ in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Job Description

Inspired Flight is seeking a talented and experienced Electrical Electrical to join our Engineering team. An Electrical Engineer is a specialized role responsible for the design of complex embedded systems within the 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
  • Design of electrical schematics and interconnects
  • Design of electrical cable harnesses, circuit boards, and firmware
  • Tuning of aircraft parameters to improve flight performance
  • Performing test flights aircraft to validate designs
  • Implement design best practices such as design for manufacturability and testability
You’ll excel in this role if you have
  • Tuning of flight control algorithms including PIDs and sensor filters
  • Strong understanding of circuit design and PCB layouts utilizing tools such as Altium
  • Familiarity with drone flight control systems (PX4 or Ardupilot) and / or robotic autonomy technologies
  • Familiarity with 3D printers, Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, and other development tools and equipment.
  • Experience with with hardware and software product design cycles
  • UAV Pilot experience and/or a FAA Part 107 License
  • Great communication skills and can work in cross functional teams and you are self motivated and willing to own a project from start to finish.
Education/Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • 1-5 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
Equal Opportunity Employer

Inspired Flight is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer that seeks to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

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