UAV Operator, Bolt
Core
Technical operations engineer for the Bolt UAV program, bridging product engineering and deployed operations to ensure reliable combat employment in austere environments.
Role type
Senior IC technical operations engineer (UAV systems)
Builds
Small aerial drones (Group 1-3) including the Bolt system for tactical reconnaissance and strike
Domain
Defense / Unmanned Aerial Systems / Hardware & Software Integration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Flight operations, aircraft systems, sensors, hardware troubleshooting, software troubleshooting, networking, incident response, root-cause analysis, operational planning, logistics planning, documentation
Preferred skills
Weapon systems experience, munitions handling, VTOL quad copter systems, Python/MATLAB/Rust coding, Special Operations Forces background, hazard zone deployment experience
Technologies
Lattice OS, Python, MATLAB, Rust, NixOS
Responsibilities
Execute flight operations and conduct field maintenance for UAVs; advise customers on operational employment and best practices; communicate field issue status to internal and customer teams; support development of operational and logistical plans; conduct incident response root-cause analyses and post-incident reviews; maintain up-to-date documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC