Jobs at Unusual Machines, Inc.

Own inventory and manufacturing cost accounting, including product costing, standard costs, BOMs, COGS, variances, landed costs, reserves, reconciliations, and financial close activities. Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, and FP&A to improve inventory accuracy, margin visibility, ERP processes, controls, and reporting. Support audits, SOX readiness, physical inventories, acquisitions, and scalable manufacturing accounting processes.

Supervise headset assembly operations, lead and coach assemblers, conduct quality inspections, enforce safety and ESD standards, troubleshoot workflow issues, meet production targets, and maintain performance documentation. The role supports continuous improvement, defect reduction, and consistent U.S.-based manufacturing standards in an electronics assembly environment.

Performs in-process and final inspections of electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical assemblies. Verifies conformance to engineering drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and quality standards using visual, dimensional, and functional checks. Documents results in the QMS, identifies nonconforming products, supports corrective action and first article inspections, monitors ESD and FOD controls, maintains inspection tool calibration, and contributes to continuous improvement.

The Accountant will support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities; prepare journal entries; maintain balance-sheet reconciliations; and manage accounting records for inventory, fixed assets, leases, intercompany activity, AP, AR, and other accounts. The role supports audits, internal controls, NetSuite optimization, inventory accounting, process automation, acquisition integration, and cross-functional issue resolution in a growing manufacturing company.

Assembles drone motor components using fixtures, presses, adhesives, soldering tools, and hand tools. Inspects parts for defects, follows detailed work instructions, maintains production documentation, completes shift procedures, and keeps the workspace safe and organized. Collaborates with manufacturing engineers and technicians to meet quality standards and daily production targets.

Leads facilities operations across corporate, warehouse, manufacturing, and fulfillment sites. Oversees expansions, buildouts, moves, space planning, maintenance, physical security, emergency preparedness, vendors, budgets, and facility readiness. Partners with HR, Operations, Manufacturing, and Finance while coaching the Facilities Manager and developing scalable processes for a rapidly growing organization.

Leads global sourcing, procurement, material planning, warehouse operations, logistics, supplier performance, and supply-chain compliance for drone hardware. Builds resilient supplier networks, negotiates agreements, manages MRP and SIOP planning, oversees inventory and material flow, supports Blue UAS and FCC certifications, and develops sourcing roadmaps toward compliant domestic production. Partners with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and Product teams while leading buyers, planners, and logistics personnel.

Lead production operations for rechargeable battery assemblies in California. Build and manage production teams, processes, staffing, standards, KPIs, and quality systems while scaling manufacturing volume. Drive lean continuous improvement, resolve bottlenecks, support production planning, and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Development on NPI, DFM/DFA, testing, tooling, automation, and capital investments.

Leads the company’s SOX and internal control over financial reporting program, including risk assessment, control design, documentation, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and monitoring. Partners with Finance, Operations, IT, HR, Supply Chain, external auditors, and advisors. Oversees ITGCs, segregation of duties, NetSuite controls, audit coordination, acquisition integration, and reporting to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

Leads process engineering for high-touch drone manufacturing assembly operations. Manages two engineering managers, develops technical talent, standardizes workflows, implements SPC and Six Sigma, improves production yields through DMAIC and Lean methods, and strengthens MES utilization, component traceability, and document control. The role requires semiconductor or microelectronics manufacturing expertise and leadership experience in an onsite production environment.

Leads strategic HR partnership and employee relations across a fast-growing manufacturing and operational environment. Partners with executives on organizational design, leadership development, change management, talent strategy, and retention. Manages and develops Employee Relations Managers, standardizes investigations and corrective actions, analyzes systemic workplace issues, and oversees complex employee matters. Requires strong employment law knowledge, conflict resolution expertise, business judgment, and experience supporting production, logistics, or similarly fast-paced organizations.

Assess current compensation and benefits practices across manufacturing, engineering, and office roles; benchmark pay, interview executives, and recommend flexible rewards, performance, health, and wellness improvements. Partner with HR leadership while monitoring labor laws and supporting rapid startup growth.

Leads daily accounting operations, monthly and quarterly close, general ledger integrity, reconciliations, financial reporting, inventory accounting, internal controls, audit support, and accounting team development. Partners with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, HR, and IT to improve processes, strengthen NetSuite workflows, support SEC reporting, and integrate acquisitions in a growing public manufacturing company.

Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic and automated manufacturing equipment used to produce drone motors. Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, HMI, servo, networking, and control-system issues; modify robot and PLC programs; perform preventive maintenance; support equipment commissioning; and implement improvements that increase uptime, throughput, reliability, and quality.

Manage daily upkeep, safety, and operations across five manufacturing buildings. Maintain HVAC, electrical, lighting, and fire-life-safety systems; handle work orders; enforce OSHA and workplace safety standards; coordinate contractors, cleaners, and grounds crews; support company events; and respond to building emergencies. The role requires hands-on facilities experience in electronics, aerospace, or hardware manufacturing, technical expertise with commercial building systems, safe equipment operation, creative problem-solving, and a valid driver’s license.

Designs and optimizes BLDC and PMSM propulsion motors for UAVs using electromagnetic, thermal, and multiphysics simulation. Develops motor geometries, windings, magnet layouts, performance parameters, and operating models; supports prototype builds and validates simulations against laboratory and flight-test data. Collaborates with mechanical design, manufacturing, testing, and production teams to deliver efficient, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective motors.

Own full-cycle recruiting across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and corporate functions. Partner with hiring managers, develop recruiting strategies, source and assess candidates, build talent pipelines, provide market insight, and improve recruiting processes, candidate experience, and employer brand in a fast-growing drone technology company.

Administers enterprise network and systems infrastructure across seven sites, including firewalls, switching, wireless, WAN, storage, DNS, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Windows Server, endpoint management, backups, and disaster recovery. Maintains documentation, ITSM records, compliance controls, and recovery procedures; supports helpdesk escalations and participates in on-call incident response. The role also contributes to strategic infrastructure initiatives and requires strong automation, troubleshooting, and operational ownership.

Serve as the primary HR and Facilities leader for a California operation during an acquisition and integration. Manage employee relations, investigations, performance management, California employment-law compliance, onboarding, recruiting for production and warehouse roles, engagement, records, policies, workforce planning, and corporate HR programs. Support facility maintenance, vendors, workplace services, and office operations while building scalable people practices and a future HR team.

Assembles and fits small electronic headset components for FPV and drone products. Follows detailed work instructions, performs repetitive precision assembly, conducts visual inspections, uses hand tools and electronic testing equipment, and complies with ESD, safety, and quality procedures. The role requires sustained focus, hand-eye coordination, reliable attendance, and the ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Manufacturing or electronics experience is preferred but not required.