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SSCI, Inc.

$100 - $130/hr

This hands‑on role is critical as we expand our footprint across multiple drone manufacturers ... Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) * Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

MWH

VDC Technician

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$28 - $33/hr

Produces models, drawings, layouts, and sketches, of engineering designs, construction fabrications ... Support project sites with drone flight requirements and associated deliverables. FAA Part 107 ...

MWH

VDC Technician

Phoenix, AZ

$28 - $33/hr

Produces models, drawings, layouts, and sketches, of engineering designs, construction fabrications ... Support project sites with drone flight requirements and associated deliverables. FAA Part 107 ...

MWH

VDC Technician

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$28 - $33/hr

Produces models, drawings, layouts, and sketches, of engineering designs, construction fabrications ... Support project sites with drone flight requirements and associated deliverables. FAA Part 107 ...

Zipline

Flight Test Site Lead

Amarillo, TX · On-site

The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations. Our ... Partner with engineering, safety, maintenance, and manufacturing to plan and execute complex test ...

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GliaCell Technologies

$200 - $280/hr

Tired of being treated like a company drone? * Tired of promised adventures during the hiring phase ... Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available GliaCell Technologies, LLC is an Equal ...

Perpetua Resources Corp.

GIS Technician

Donnelly, ID · On-site

... drone data workflows. The role is structured to build technical depth in mine-context GIS ... Mapping and Visualization • Produce maps, figures, and visualizations to support mine engineering ...

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

System Analyst

Lexington, MA · On-site

Identifying critical needs - We analyze emerging missile and drone threats from around the world to ... MS in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Physics, Applied Mathematics, System Science and ...

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

System Analyst

Lexington, MA

Identifying critical needs - We analyze emerging missile and drone threats from around the world to ... MS in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Physics, Applied Mathematics, System Science and ...

GliaCell Technologies

Software Engineer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$50 - $120/hr

Tired of being treated like a company drone? * Tired of promised adventures during the hiring phase ... Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available * Employee Assistance Program * Travel ...

Zipline

$50/hr

The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations. Our ... Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to ...

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How much do volunteering drone developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for volunteering drone developer in the United States is $108,775.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,500.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteering Drone Developer vs Drone Software Engineer?

AspectVolunteering Drone DeveloperDrone Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBasic programming skills, often self-taught or through volunteer trainingFormal education in computer science or engineering, certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentVolunteer projects, non-profit organizations, community initiativesCommercial companies, tech firms, R&D labs
Industry UsageFocus on community service, environmental monitoring, educationProduct development, commercial drone solutions, advanced research

While both roles involve drone software development, Volunteering Drone Developers typically work on community-driven projects with minimal formal credentials, whereas Drone Software Engineers are employed in professional settings requiring specialized education and certifications. The former emphasizes social impact, the latter focuses on commercial and technological innovation.

How to become a volunteering drone developer?

To become a volunteering drone developer, gain programming skills in languages such as Python or C++, learn about drone hardware and software systems, and familiarize yourself with drone development platforms like ArduPilot or PX4. Volunteering opportunities often involve contributing to open-source drone projects or nonprofit organizations that develop drone technology for community or environmental purposes.
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Infographic showing various Volunteering Drone Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,775 per year, or $52.3 per hour.

Engineering Assistant

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Position Description

This position is for a Drone Test Engineer responsible for the full life-cycle of testing research-oriented robots for the air, ground, and maritime domains. The Drone Test Engineer also shares responsibility for day-to-day operations of the Autonomous Systems Development Facility (ASDF), including support to engineering staff from across the organization in the development of autonomous system prototypes, from implementation through indoor and outdoor testing and field experimentation. Activities include building experimental UxS, integrating payloads and software, debugging and editing software as needed, transporting, flying UxS, and post-processing data from field tests. The role also has a significant footprint surrounding field test planning and getting appropriate test plans approved internally and externally.

Responsibilities
  • Operation of fixed-wing and multi-rotor UAVs in indoor and outdoor environments as part of experimental campaigns (FAA Part 107 required)
  • Hands-on development of robotic systems, including maintaining, configuring, and upgrading a diverse fleet of autonomous platforms
  • Planning, design, setup, and execution of indoor and outdoor experiments, including test safety, data collection, and post-processing
  • Design and development of specialized test fixtures, instrumentation, software, and electronic circuits as required to support experimentation
  • Maintain the overall functionality of the facility, including routine maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, safety compliance, and proposing future investments and capability expansions
  • Operate and maintain field-testing vans and SUVs, including hauling equipment via trailers and operating large vehicles (e.g., Sprinter 2500) in support of test activities

General knowledge of electronic and computer equipment, software systems, and experimental testing techniques is required. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks with minimal supervision. This role requires strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, coordinate and delegate work, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic research environment.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors in Engineering or related field with minimum of 3 years of experience in a research or applied engineering environment
  • Experience writing, reviewing, and overseeing UAV flight test planning
  • In-depth knowledge of commercial and military autonomous vehicles (ground, maritime, and airborne) and experience maintaining, deploying, interfacing with and operating these systems in laboratory and field environments
  • Active drone pilot's license (FAA Part 107)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Flight training certificate such as AUVSI TOP Level 2 Fixed Wing course
  • Degree related to autonomous systems, robotics, controls, or artificial intelligence
  • Prior experience working directly with military end-users, or prior military service related to autonomous systems
  • Strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems and demonstrated proficiency in interfacing with and debugging C/C++, ROS, and Python
  • Proficiency with scripting and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB) and spreadsheets (e.g., Excel) for experimental data collection, along with configuration management and version control tools such as GitHub
  • Experience using, interfacing with, and modifying common robotics ground control (e.g., QGroundControl) and simulations environments (e.g., Gazebo, RealFlight)
  • Experience with 3D printing


Hiring Range: $100,600 - $136,200

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: 

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • A range of work-life balance options
  • ... and much more!  

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID: 43009 

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