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Flight Test Operator

Fort Stockton, TX (TTS)💼 Full-time💰 $74,000–$74,000🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-25

Core

Operate small uncrewed fixed-wing aircraft to support flight test operations, system checkouts, and engineering demonstrations for defense technology products.

Role type

Flight Test Operator (IC)

Builds

Autonomous fixed-wing aircraft systems for defense applications

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Unmanned Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Fixed-wing pilot operation (RC, RPIC, or PIC), FAA Part 107 & Part 61 knowledge, flight controller/autopilot logic familiarity, National Airspace regulations knowledge, small UAS maintenance, autonomous environment task ownership

Preferred skills

LiPO/LiON battery handling, developmental/operational test experience, aerospace/electrical/software/mechanical engineering degree

Technologies

Flight controllers, autopilot systems, small UAS platforms

Responsibilities

Fly and provide feedback on Altius for Test Engineering, build and program autonomous aircraft, support test profiles and demonstrations, assist with product installations and site maintenance, travel between test sites

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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