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UAV Payload Specialist

Inspired Flight
San Luis Obispo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Inspired Flight Technologies is looking to expand its Operations team with the addition of a UAV Payload Specialist. In this role, you will develop payload integrations on Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). You will work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure systems and mechanical equipment are integrated with the highest level of quality to support the customer’s mission objectives.

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

This role will report directly to the Vice President of Operations within the Operations department. This is a prime opportunity for a highly motivated and creative professional who thrives in a startup environment and is looking for career development and advancement.

Typical responsibilities :

  • Perform hands-on payload integration activities, including mechanical fitment, electrical wiring, programming, firmware, software, and troubleshooting.
  • Install hardware in a highly detailed and quality manner which includes removal, repair and installation of payloads.
  • Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions for Inspired Flight payloads.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to create complete system integration.
  • Improve the user experience with payload integrations.
  • Work with customers on custom payload integrations to ensure the success of their missions.
  • Test payload solutions to improve performance, documentation, and troubleshooting.

You’ll excel in this role if you have :

  • Ability to read / understand technical drawings, manuals, and reports.
  • Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
  • Self-starter with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to rapidly change roles / responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment.
  • UAV or payload experience.
  • Part 107 Certification.
  • Education / Experience Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Preferred at least 1 year of experience in the following industries : aviation, aerospace, defense sector.
  • Salary & Benefits Offered :

  • 70k-$90k DOE.
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off.
  • World Class Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Plan.
  • 401k w / 6% company match.
  • Equity Stock Options.
  • Quarterly Team Bonus Plan.
  • Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone.

    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.

    Job Type : Full-time

    Pay : $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

    Schedule :

  • Monday to Friday
  • Ability to Relocate :

  • San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 : Relocate before starting work (Required)
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    Salary : $70,000 - $90,000

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