Field Integration Technician (UAS)

Location: Austin, Texas — hybrid; willingness to travel for field demonstrations, expected 40%

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous drone software that coordinates large teams of unmanned systems without pilots and has been battle-tested in Ukraine.

What you will do

• Deploy, configure, integrate, and troubleshoot unmanned aerial, ground, and surface systems in field operations.
• Perform real-time software integration and modifications using ArduPilot, Betaflight, PX4, and other flight-control systems.
• Diagnose hardware, firmware, software, networking, telemetry, and communications issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to validate performance and implement field-driven improvements.
• Write and modify Python and C++ scripts and software for mission-specific automation and control.
• Integrate automation algorithms and MAVLink protocols into live systems and maintain detailed configuration and field documentation.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing, building, integrating, and deploying unmanned systems.
• Hands-on experience configuring and tuning flight controllers such as ArduPilot and PX4, and using MAVLink in real-world applications.
• Strong embedded development and automation programming skills in Python and C++.
• Strong understanding of embedded Linux, Linux networking, command-line administration, VPNs, firewalls, and secure remote access.
• Experience with RF communications, telemetry, sensor integration, IP networking, microcontrollers, SoCs, Raspberry Pi, and interfaces including I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO.
• Willingness to travel and support field demonstrations, expected 40%.

Nice to have

• Experience with unmanned systems, robotics, or multi-agent coordination systems.
• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related field; equivalent field experience is accepted.
• RF engineering or IoT communication protocol experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast product delivery with direct operational feedback from users.
• Fast-paced environment with minimal bureaucracy.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Insurance, paid sick leave, and 20 paid days off per year.
• Flexible remote work options where possible.

Hiring process

• Recruiter screen.
• Technical interview followed by a skip-level interview.
• Offer; additional background checks may be required under applicable US laws.