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# Manager, GNC and Test Engineering at Rainmaker

Compensation

$145,000 – $175,000/yr

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: Salt Lake City, Utah

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Sep 30, 2026

## Description

Rainmaker is hiring a Manager, GNC and Test Engineering to guide unmanned aircraft platforms from requirements through first flight and qualification. The role owns propulsion and environmental performance modeling, component qualification, GNC architecture and tuning, flight-test campaign design and execution, and testing and quality-assurance leadership. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, at least five years of unmanned-aircraft development experience, PX4 or ArduPilot expertise, flight-test experience, and an FAA Part 107 certificate; field deployment, including OCONUS, is required. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, stock options, a 401(k) match, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, and relocation assistance.

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