Autonomy UAS Pilot & FPV Test Operator

LMI; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 103,784 - 179,659; Full time

Job summary

LMI Government Consulting is seeking a Drone Pilot /Autonomy Test Operator for on-site work at Fort Bragg, NC. The role blends tactical UAS operations, autonomy testing, and rapid capability development to accelerate fielding of autonomous systems.

You will execute flight operations, support testing, and provide real-world feedback to engineers and developers. Qualified candidates have active Secret clearance, 5+ years in UAS/FPV within defense contexts, and experience in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• 5+ years of operational UAS/FPV experience in military/government/defense settings.
• Advanced FPV flight proficiency (Acro Mode, precision maneuvering).
• Experience conducting operations in dynamic or contested environments.
• Strong ADM and UAS risk management understanding.
• Experience with UAS system integration, testing, or evaluation.
• Ability to operate in high-tempo, ambiguous environments.
• Travel readiness 0–25%.

Responsibilities

• Operational Execution: Conduct advanced FPV and Group 1–2 UAS flight operations in dynamic and contested environments; execute test scenarios, mission profiles, and evaluation events; operate across manual, assisted, and autonomous control modes; maintain safe multi-vehicle operations in complex airspace and RF environments.
• Test & Evaluation Support: Plan and execute flight test events (pre-flight, execution, post-flight analysis); capture operational data and contribute to formal test reporting; support rapid prototyping and iterative development cycles.
• Technical Integration: Configure, troubleshoot, and repair FPV and UAS systems; integrate payloads, communications systems, and mission-specific components; optimize system performance for operational use.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work directly with engineers, developers, and government stakeholders; translate operator feedback into actionable technical insights; support capability development and system refinement efforts.

Skills

Operational UAS/FPV experience

FPV flight proficiency

ADM & risk management

UAS integration/testing

Active Secret Clearance

Job description

LMI Government Consulting is seeking a Drone Pilot /Autonomy Test Operator for on-site work at Fort Bragg, NC. The role blends tactical UAS operations, autonomy testing, and rapid capability development to accelerate fielding of autonomous systems.

You will execute flight operations, support testing, and provide real-world feedback to engineers and developers. Qualified candidates have active Secret clearance, 5+ years in UAS/FPV within defense contexts, and experience in dynamic environments.