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Senior - Principal Electrical Engineer - Autonomous Systems

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Electrical Engineer with a proven track record in hands-on embedded product development. This is a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact by leading multiple concurrent development efforts. Beyond execution, we envision this individual growing into a Director of Hardware, building and mentoring our future hardware teams as WingXpand scales. This is a highly hands-on role where you'll be involved in all aspects of the development lifecycle. One day you might be elbow deep in the a drone performing hardware upgrades and repairs, and the next you'll be architecting innovative computer vision subsystems. If you're a versatile engineer who thrives on challenges and is ready to lead, we want to hear from you. (Bonus Points): Experience with autonomous systems, flying drones, computer vision, and machine learning subsystems will be highly regarded.

Chicago (Schaumburg), IL
Full-time

Senior – Principal Robotics Software Engineer

WingXpand is building the next generation of autonomous systems—highly portable robotic platforms that deliver real-time intelligence where it matters most. We are seeking a Senior / Principal Robotics Software Engineer to help design, build, and deploy the autonomy and robotics software that powers these systems. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys seeing their code operate in the real world. You will develop robotics software that runs directly on our robotic platforms and supporting systems, integrating new sensors, building autonomy behaviors, and testing systems in real operational environments. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of hardware, aerospace, and software engineers to bring new capabilities to life—from perception and autonomy to collaborative robotic behaviors across multiple systems. The ideal candidate enjoys both writing robust software and deploying it to real robotic platforms, iterating quickly through testing, field validation, and continuous improvement.

Chicago (Schaumburg), IL
Full-time | Close 9/24/26

Electrical Engineer - Robotics

We are in search of an Electrical Engineer with specialized expertise in PCB (Printed Circuit Board) development, electrical design, scaled manufacturing, and the enhancement of wiring systems for critical UAV components. The successful candidate will lead efforts to design, develop, and refine electronic systems that meet our rigorous standards for quality and innovation.

Chicago (Schaumburg), IL
Full-time | Close: 9/25/26

Fiberglass & Carbon Fiber - Composite Mold Technician

We’re looking for hands-on Manufacturing Technicians to help build and assemble WingXpand’s drones. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with tools, electronics, and mechanical components in a fast-paced production environment. You’ll be assembling aircraft systems, soldering electronics, preparing 3D printed parts, and ensuring each unit meets quality standards before it ships to customers. If you take pride in precision work and enjoy building real hardware that flies, this role is for you.

Schaumburg, IL 60173
Full Time | Part-Time | Contractor

Warfighter CONOPS, Customer Engagement & Business Development Lead

WingXpand is seeking a Warfighter CONOPS & Customer Engagement professional to develop operational concepts, support DoW business development efforts, and engage directly with government customers. This role is ideal for a former or transitioning military officer, or equivalent, who understands modern operations, robotics and autonomy, and how capabilities move through requirements, funding, acquisition, and fielding. This is a hands-on, mission-first role centered on writing, customer engagement, and execution. You will turn strategic intent and customer needs into CONOPS, white papers, proposals, decision briefs, and customer-facing materials. You will help explain how WingXpand's UAS, UGV, and USV capabilities are employed and why they matter to the mission. The right person takes ownership, gets the details right, and drives work to completion.

Chicago (Schaumburg), IL
Full-Time

Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Manager | Aerospace & Autonomous Systems

WingXpand is scaling production of the next generation of autonomous systems. We are seeking a Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Manager to build the factory, processes, and team behind our aircraft and robotic platforms. This is a hands on leadership role for someone who thrives on building efficient manufacturing systems, solving difficult production challenges, and leading teams that execute at an exceptional level. You will own manufacturing operations from prototype through production, developing scalable processes that transform engineering designs into mission ready products. You will work closely with engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations to improve throughput, eliminate waste, increase reliability, and continuously raise the bar for manufacturing excellence. This is a role for builders who lead from the floor, embrace ownership, move with urgency, and are energized by solving hard problems. If you want to help build one of the most advanced autonomous manufacturing operations in the industry alongside other high performers, we want to meet you.

Chicago (Schaumburg), IL
Full-time | Close 9/25/26

Business Operations & Executive Coordinator

WingXpand is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Business Operations & Executive Coordinator to help keep our leadership team and company operating at full speed. This is not a traditional executive assistant role. It is an opportunity to become a trusted partner across nearly every part of the business, supporting executive operations, office management, purchasing, recruiting, human resources, marketing, internal communications, and special projects. No two days are the same. One morning you may be coordinating executive travel, preparing for a customer meeting, or organizing a leadership meeting. That afternoon you might be ordering production supplies, tracking inventory, onboarding a new employee, scheduling social media content, drafting correspondence on behalf of leadership, or helping execute a customer event. This role is for someone who thrives in fast paced environments, enjoys wearing many hats, and takes ownership of getting things done. You anticipate needs before they arise, communicate professionally, stay organized under pressure, and take pride in helping an entire organization perform at its best. If you enjoy solving problems, building efficient processes, and making a meaningful impact every day, we want to meet you.

Chicago (Schaumburg), IL
Full-time | Close 9/25/26

Software Engineer – Robotics

As a Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing, integrating, and deploying advanced software for our autonomous drone systems. Your work will range from integrating third-party sensors to designing cutting-edge vehicle detection algorithms. This is a hands-on role that involves working directly with hardware and performing real-world testing. You'll have the opportunity to see your ideas take flight, driving rapid and iterative development from concept to production. In our startup environment, your contributions will make a substantial impact, shaping the future of our technology and accelerating your growth. Join us in creating something truly groundbreaking, where every line of code and every algorithm brings us closer to our vision. We’re a rapidly growing, Techstars backed, startup that is creating the future of aerial intelligence, anywhere, at any time. We want you to play a key role in our journey!

Chicago (Schaumburg), IL
Full-time | Close 9/24/26

UAS / Drone Pilot & Training Specialist | Defense

WingXpand is seeking experienced pilots and trainers to help deliver the next generation of autonomous systems to the U.S. military and defense community. This is a hands on role for professionals who thrive in the field, enjoy teaching others, and want to help shape how autonomous aircraft are deployed across real world missions. You will conduct flight operations, support military demonstrations, train operators, develop training materials, and work directly with customers to ensure mission success. You will serve as the face of WingXpand during customer engagements, helping operators build confidence while providing valuable feedback that improves our products. This role is for leaders who remain calm under pressure, communicate clearly, solve problems in the field, and take ownership of every mission. If you are passionate about supporting those who serve, enjoy working with cutting edge technology, and want to help define the future of autonomous systems, we want to hear from you.

Chicago (Schaumburg), IL
Full-time, Part-time, or Contract |Close 9/24/26

Manufacturing Technician – Drone Assembly & Electronics

We’re looking for hands-on Manufacturing Technicians to help build and assemble WingXpand’s drones. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with tools, electronics, and mechanical components in a fast-paced production environment. You’ll be assembling aircraft systems, soldering electronics, preparing 3D printed parts, and ensuring each unit meets quality standards before it ships to customers. If you take pride in precision work and enjoy building real hardware that flies, this role is for you.

Schaumburg, IL 60173
Full Time | Contractor