UAS Pilot/Flight Test & Mission Operator
Core
Operate, test, and maintain Group 1-3 UAS platforms (fixed-wing, VTOL, multirotor) across development, verification, and fielded missions, including airframe construction and composite repair.
Role type
Senior UAS Pilot/Flight Test & Mission Operator
Builds
Unmanned aircraft systems for defense, border protection, and commercial air operators
Domain
Defense & Security / Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Required skills
UAS flight operations (Group 1-3), airframe construction, composite repair, FAA Remote Pilot certification, avionics troubleshooting, mission planning, situational awareness, technical writing
Preferred skills
Military aviation experience, robotics testing, payload/sensor operation, range safety observer qualification
Technologies
Fixed-wing, VTOL, multirotor, turbine, EDF propulsion systems, Ground Control Stations, electro-optical/infrared payloads, telemetry systems
Responsibilities
Execute test cards and mission plans for UAS platforms; build, assemble, and repair UAS airframes and composite structures; perform preflight checks and maintain situational awareness during flight; coordinate with engineering teams and customers; document test results and discrepancy reports; troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC