Flight Test Operator - Data Collection Fixed Term
Core
Operate autonomous drones in diverse real-world environments to collect sensor, imagery, and telemetry data for training and validating AI systems.
Role type
Field data collection flight test operator
Builds
Flight datasets for autonomy and AI validation
Domain
Autonomous drones / Aerial robotics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, small UAS operation, structured test execution, data collection and labeling, flight log maintenance, hardware troubleshooting, field documentation
Preferred skills
UAS flight testing, Part 107 waivers (BVLOS/night), autonomous aircraft familiarity, GIS, photogrammetry, hardware/software troubleshooting
Technologies
Skydio platforms, UAS, ground equipment
Responsibilities
Safely operate aircraft in urban/rural/industrial/forested conditions; execute scripted and exploratory flight missions; collect and manage high-volume sensor data; maintain flight logs and documentation; report anomalies and incidents; partner with engineering teams; maintain and troubleshoot aircraft and ground equipment
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
