Drone & UAV Recruitment
Leverage 7+ Years of Electric & Autonomous Vehicle Recruiting Expertise.
EPG's Proven Network Meets the Drone & UAV Industry.
Hire Top Drone Engineers, UAV Specialists, and Autonomous Flight Experts.
Start HiringEPG’s deep understanding of the EV industry and their ability to identify top talent saved me time and allowed us to find the right person for the job. I highly recommend EPG to anyone looking for top-notch EV recruiting services.
Drone & UAV Recruitment Services
Fill your drone and UAV hiring needs with Direct Hire, Temporary, and Contract Positions. EPG recruiting connects top talent with leading drone, eVTOL, and aerial robotics companies.
Direct Placement
Permanent, full-time hires for your drone and UAV team. We find the perfect fit for long-term success in aerial systems and autonomous flight.
Contract to Permanent
Try before you buy. Evaluate drone engineers and flight control specialists on contract before making a permanent commitment.
Contract Staffing
Flexible staffing solutions for project-based flight testing, system integration, certification programs, and seasonal operational demands.
Candidate Screening
Thorough phone screens to evaluate technical background, flight systems expertise, regulatory knowledge, and cultural fit to ensure only qualified candidates reach you.
Drone & UAV Recruitment Positions
Flight Controls & Autonomy
Flight Control Engineers, Autopilot Engineers, Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC), Path Planning Engineers, Obstacle Avoidance, SLAM Engineers, Computer Vision Engineers, Perception Engineers, Sensor Fusion, Localization, Mission Planning, Swarm Intelligence, Multi-Agent Systems, Autonomous Navigation, Flight Dynamics, Control Systems Engineers.
Propulsion & Power Systems
Electric Propulsion Engineers, Battery Systems Engineers, Power Electronics Engineers, Motor Control Engineers, Energy Management, Thermal Management Engineers, Power Distribution, Battery Management Systems (BMS), Charging Systems, Hybrid-Electric Propulsion, High Voltage Systems, Power Conversion.
Airframe & Structures
Aerospace Engineers, Aerodynamics Engineers, Structures Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, Composite Structures, Materials Engineers, CFD Engineers, Flight Test Engineers, Loads & Stress Analysis, Manufacturing Engineers, Systems Integration Engineers, Payload Integration.
Software & Embedded Systems
Embedded Software Engineers, Firmware Engineers, Flight Software Engineers, Real-Time Systems, Middleware Developers, ROS/ROS2 Engineers, Ground Control Software, Mission Planning Software, Python/C++ Developers, Flight Stack Development, Autopilot Software, Safety-Critical Software.
Sensors & Payloads
Sensor Integration Engineers, Payload Engineers, LiDAR Engineers, Camera Systems, Radar Engineers, IMU Integration, GPS/GNSS Engineers, Multi-Spectral Imaging, Thermal Imaging, Gimbal Design, Sensor Calibration, Data Processing Engineers.
Operations & Certification
Flight Test Engineers, Certification Engineers, FAA/Regulatory Compliance, Remote Pilots, Operations Managers, Safety Engineers, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineers, Program Managers, Technical Project Managers, Field Engineers, Maintenance Engineers.
Drone & UAV Recruitment Process
Strategize
We develop a full search plan including candidate pitch, targeted outreach strategy, and customized recruitment approach for your drone and UAV needs.
Action
We contact 80-100 qualified professionals from our extensive network of engineers, researchers, and specialists in electric and autonomous systems.
Recruit & Screen
Comprehensive phone screens to discuss technical background, flight systems expertise, regulatory knowledge, career goals, and cultural fit.
Submit Candidates
You receive resumes with detailed notes on experience, technical skills, certifications, salary expectations, and career aspirations.
Interviews & Offers
We coordinate the entire interview process and support negotiations through to the start date.
Communicate
Weekly updates and recap calls keep you informed throughout the entire recruitment process.
Advise
We provide market insights on salary benchmarks, benefits packages, and drone industry hiring trends.
Why EPG for Drone & UAV Recruitment
Electric & Autonomous Systems Expertise
7+ years recruiting in electric and autonomous vehicles. We understand electric propulsion, battery systems, autonomous navigation, flight controls, and sensor fusion—all core to drone technology.
Quality Over Quantity
We only submit candidates who are truly aligned with your needs. No spam, no wasted interviews—just the best talent with verified experience.
Proven Process
Our proprietary, data-driven recruitment methodology has successfully placed hundreds of electric and autonomous systems professionals since 2018.
Clear Communication
Transparent, ongoing collaboration. You'll always know where we stand in the search process.
Speed & Efficiency
Hire top talent before your competitors. Our thorough phone screening process saves you significant interview time.
Extensive Network
Access to thousands of electric and autonomous systems professionals including aerospace engineers, autonomy specialists, power systems engineers, and researchers with transferable skills to aerial applications.
Types Of Drone & UAV Partners We Serve
We work with drone manufacturers, eVTOL companies, defense contractors, and aerial services providers across diverse sectors:
Commercial Drones
Package delivery drones, inspection drones, surveying & mapping UAVs, agricultural drones, industrial inspection, infrastructure monitoring, enterprise drone solutions
eVTOL & Advanced Air Mobility
Electric vertical takeoff and landing, urban air mobility, air taxis, passenger eVTOL, cargo eVTOL, autonomous aircraft, distributed electric propulsion
Defense & Government
Military UAVs, tactical drones, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance), counter-drone systems, swarming technology, secure communications, defense contractors
Drone Services
Aerial photography & videography, mapping & surveying services, infrastructure inspection, precision agriculture, search & rescue, emergency response, drone operations
Components & Systems
Autopilot systems, flight controllers, propulsion systems, battery manufacturers, sensor manufacturers, ground control stations, communication systems, payload systems
Software & Analytics
Flight planning software, drone fleet management, data analytics platforms, photogrammetry software, AI/ML for drones, UTM (UAV Traffic Management), simulation platforms
Our Electric & Autonomous Systems Expertise
From Electric & Autonomous Vehicles to Drones: Leveraging 7+ Years of Advanced Technology Recruiting
Since 2018, EPG has been at the forefront of electric and autonomous vehicle recruitment, specializing in battery systems, electric propulsion, autonomous navigation, perception, and control systems. Our deep understanding of these technologies positions us perfectly to serve the rapidly growing drone and eVTOL sectors.
Why Our EV & AV Experience Matters for Drones:
- Electric Propulsion Expertise: Battery systems, power electronics, motor control, energy management, and thermal management are fundamental to both EVs and electric aircraft
- Autonomy & Navigation: Perception systems, sensor fusion, path planning, obstacle avoidance, localization, and control algorithms are core to both autonomous vehicles and autonomous drones
- Proven Network: Our extensive connections in the electric and autonomous systems space include professionals with directly transferable skills to aerial applications
- Technical Understanding: We speak the language of battery chemistry, flight controls, computer vision, real-time systems, and safety-critical software
- Industry Relationships: Strong connections with engineers and technical leaders who are expanding from ground-based autonomy into aerial robotics
- Recruitment Excellence: Seven years of refined processes, quality screening, and successful placements in fast-paced advanced technology environments
Ready to Build Your Drone Team? Let's talk about how our proven electric and autonomous systems recruitment expertise can accelerate your hiring.
Drone & UAV Recruitment FAQs
What is your experience in drone and UAV recruitment?
We bring 7+ years of specialized electric and autonomous vehicle recruiting experience since 2018. The technical overlap between EVs/AVs and drones is substantial—both require expertise in electric propulsion, battery systems, autonomous navigation, perception, sensor fusion, control systems, and power electronics. Our existing network includes many professionals with directly transferable skills to aerial systems and eVTOL applications.
What are your fees for drone and UAV recruitment?
Transparent Fee Structure for Your Drone Talent Acquisition: We offer competitive fees tailored to your specific recruitment needs. Here's a general overview:
- Direct Placement: Percentage of first-year salary
- Project-Based Roles: Competitive rates for flight test and certification positions
- Contract Staffing: Custom rates based on role, experience level, and duration
Get a Personalized Quote: Schedule a brief introductory call with our team for a tailored quote.
What drone technologies and applications do you recruit for?
We recruit across all drone and UAV technologies and applications:
- Multi-rotor drones (quadcopters, hexacopters, octocopters)
- Fixed-wing UAVs and hybrid VTOL
- eVTOL aircraft and urban air mobility
- Commercial delivery drones
- Industrial inspection and surveying UAVs
- Agricultural drones and precision agriculture
- Defense and tactical UAV systems
- Autonomous flight control systems
- Drone swarm technology
How do you verify technical expertise?
Our screening process includes in-depth phone interviews to evaluate technical skills, flight systems knowledge, and regulatory understanding (Part 107, Part 135, etc.). We discuss candidates' hands-on experience with flight controls, propulsion systems, autonomous navigation, sensor integration, battery systems, flight testing, and safety-critical systems. We also conduct reference checks with previous employers and project teams to validate their technical background.
How do you source drone and UAV talent?
- In-depth needs analysis with your engineering and flight operations teams
- 80-100 targeted outreach to qualified candidates
- Access to extensive candidate pool from electric and autonomous vehicle sectors with transferable skills
- Engagement with aerospace and drone industry groups
- Thorough phone screens including technical background, regulatory knowledge, and cultural fit evaluation
- Detailed submission reports with comprehensive candidate information
What locations do you recruit for?
We provide nationwide recruitment services across the entire United States. Our network includes professionals in major aerospace and drone hubs including California, Colorado, Texas, Washington, Massachusetts, and emerging eVTOL centers nationwide. We recruit for both office-based engineering roles and field positions requiring flight testing and operations work.
What are the benefits of working with EPG for drone recruitment?
- Technical Understanding: Deep knowledge of electric propulsion, autonomous systems, and flight control technologies
- Proven Methodology: 7+ years of refined recruitment processes in fast-paced technology environments
- Speed & Efficiency: Faster hiring with our thorough phone screening process
- Superior Quality: Pre-vetted candidates with verified technical experience
- Battery & Propulsion Expertise: Understanding of electric power systems critical to drone applications
- Industry Network: Strong connections in electric and autonomous systems sectors with transferable expertise
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