Jobs at Unusual Machines, Inc.

Design, program, commission, troubleshoot, and support Siemens-controlled automated machinery and production systems. Responsibilities include PLC, HMI, SINAMICS drive, motion, safety, industrial network, and FANUC robot programming; electrical schematic development; machine risk assessments; FAT/SAT testing; technical support; documentation; and continuous improvement. The role collaborates with mechanical, electrical, production, vendors, integrators, and OEMs while supporting manufacturing and defense-oriented applications.

Own brand strategy and positioning across Unusual Machines’ drone portfolio. Develop integrated campaigns, brand guidelines, messaging, packaging, social strategy, and Voice of Customer programs for technical, enthusiast, commercial, and defense audiences. Analyze market trends, customer insights, campaign performance, KPIs, and ROI while managing budgets and collaborating with Product, Sales, Creative, and leadership to support launches, customer engagement, and long-term brand growth.

Supports procurement and supply chain operations through raw-material analysis, MRP execution, inventory optimization, demand forecasting, supplier evaluation, shipment visibility, and KPI reporting. Maintains NetSuite data and dashboards, manages integrations, and automates analytics and workflows using Python, SQL, Excel, and BI tools. Provides data-driven recommendations and collaborates with procurement, production, operations, sales, finance, and supply chain teams.

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.

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.

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.