Specialist Drone Engineer

8 hours ago


NSW Sydney Northern Sydney amp Central Coast, Australia AEROO INNOVATIONS PTY LTD Full time

About Us

Aeroo Innovations is a rapidly growing Australian drone technology company developing high-performance drones for fishing, adventure, industrial, and delivery applications. We design, engineer, assemble, and test our drone systems in-house, with a growing international presence in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.

We’re now seeking a Specialist Drone Engineer to support our advanced manufacturing and repair operations in Sydney, working on highly customized multirotor platforms and payload systems.

About the Role

This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on the repair, calibration, and technical refinement of custom UAV systems developed and supported by Aeroo. The successful candidate will work directly with our engineering and customer experience teams to deliver fast, reliable technical resolutions and support R&D of new models.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair flight-critical drone systems (ESCs, motors, payloads, IMUs, GPS, and camera gimbals)

Calibrate and test autonomous multirotor systems, including flight tuning (PID/ESC-level) and failsafe functions

Integrate custom electronic components, firmware, and payloads into existing drone platforms

Execute technical acceptance testing and QC processes across multiple drone SKUs

Maintain internal repair logs, diagnostics reports, and component traceability

Assist with prototype iteration and feedback cycles alongside product engineers

Contribute to SOP and documentation development for technical workflows

Support internal training and cross-functional collaboration with customer support and logistics teams

Required Skills and Experience

2+ years hands-on experience in drone engineering, electronics repair, or UAV integration

Deep understanding of flight controllers, brushless motors, power distribution boards, and LiPo safety

Demonstrated experience soldering and troubleshooting at component level

Proficiency with tools such as Betaflight, QGroundControl, DJI Assistant, or similar

Knowledge of firmware flashing, calibration routines, and failsafe configurations

Ability to read and interpret schematics, block diagrams, and build documentation

Strong communication skills and ability to document technical processes

Preferred Qualifications

Diploma or degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Aerospace, or a closely related field
(or equivalent industry experience working in a technical UAV environment)

Prior experience working in a drone manufacturing or high-performance drone repair setting

Salary and Conditions

Full-time role based in Frenchs Forest, NSW


4-year contract with potential for permanent visa sponsorship

Flexible start date, supportive team, and hands-on development opportunities


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