About the role
Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor Riot, Fat Shark, Rotor Lab and - coming soon - Upgrade Energy - are some of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community.
We’re expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we’re solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance.
If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here.
Facilities Manager
Who You Are
- A hands-on fixer: You love being on the floor and solving physical building puzzles.
- A hardware champion: You understand that a smooth-running factory is what lets engineering teams build great products.
- Adaptable and energetic: You thrive in a fast-growing, high-tech manufacturing environment.
- A clear communicator: You work easily with factory staff, high-level executives, and outside contractors.
What You'll Do
- Maintain the floor: Take ownership of the daily care, upkeep, and safety of our 5 main buildings.
- Manage work orders: Respond quickly to facility requests using our internal tracking software.
- Oversee core systems: Keep our critical infrastructure running perfectly, including specialized manufacturing HVAC, lighting, and Fire & Life Safety.
- Drive safety standards: Enforce all company policies and OSHA regulations to keep our working areas safe and orderly.
- Coordinate vendors: Direct outside contractors, cleaners, and grounds crews to ensure quality work.
- Support company events: Provide logical and physical setup support for special company milestones and events.
- Assist in emergencies: Serve as a key responder for any building alarms or urgent facility emergencies for 24/7 coverage.
What You'll Bring
- Manufacturing experience: 3+ years of experience managing facilities in electronics, aerospace, or hardware manufacturing.
- Technical know-how: Strong hands-on experience with industrial HVAC, electrical systems, and commercial building equipment.
- Safety expertise: A solid understanding of OSHA rules and standard workplace safety laws.
- Tools of the trade: Comfort safely operating specialized tools, vehicles, and facility equipment.
- Problem-solving skills: A track record of finding creative, strategic ways to fix building issues.
- Driver's License: A valid license to operate facility vehicles across our campus.
Compensation: 60,000-100,000
Benefits
- Equity
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Daily Catered Lunches
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Unusual Machines participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
Candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for employment