Security UAS Specialist
Core
Operate, maintain, and manage a fleet of remote vehicles (UAS/drones) for persistent aerial surveillance, data collection, analysis, and security operations at SpaceX facilities.
Role type
Security UAS Specialist (Pilot in Command)
Builds
Aerial surveillance feeds, survey data, inspection reports, and security situational awareness
Domain
Aerospace / Physical Security / Remote Sensing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, sUAS operation (fixed-wing and rotary-wing), flight planning, sensor/payload integration, GPS data collection, quality assurance checks, team training and supervision, risk assessment, airspace regulation knowledge, precision measuring instruments use, signal/spectrum de-confliction understanding
Preferred skills
Autonomous/non-autonomous flight experience, complex environment manual flight skills, flight planning software proficiency (Pix4d, Drone Deploy, DJI, Auterion), advanced sensor employment knowledge, Microsoft Office and photo compilation, laser rangefinder/GPS unit operation
Technologies
Pix4d, Drone Deploy, Drone2Map, DJI suite, Auterion suite, GPS units, laser rangefinders
Responsibilities
Perform launch, flight, and recovery of UAS with pre/post-flight inspections; conduct preventative maintenance on sensor equipment and UAVs; act as Pilot in Command and supervise other operators; collect aerial data and basic GPS survey points; integrate sUAS into security operations; train and supervise team members; develop and enforce operational procedures; ensure equipment cleanliness and serviceability; obtain and maintain required licenses and permits
Seniority
Individual Contributor, hands-on operational role
