UAS Pilot
Core
Fly FPV and COTS drones to test counter-drone systems and conduct live customer demonstrations.
Role type
Senior IC UAS test pilot (physical/clinical work)
Builds
Counter-UAS systems (Edda turret)
Domain
Defense / Counter-UAS
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
FPV drone flying (Acro mode, high speed), FAA Part 107 certification, drone repair/soldering, ArduPilot configuration, flight log analysis, range safety protocols
Preferred skills
Military UAS experience, counter-UAS technology familiarity, Blackbox analysis, Secret clearance, firearm safety
Technologies
ArduPilot, FPV drones, COTS platforms
Responsibilities
Execute structured test flight profiles against counter-drone systems, conduct live customer demonstrations, build and maintain drone fleet, analyze flight logs and provide debriefs to engineers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC (via careerplan.io/jobs/e7da1bc5-5594-4ede-a3a4-073465c5362a-uas-pilot-at-9-mothers)