Autonomy UAS Pilot & Test Operator (Fort Bragg)

LMI Government Consulting; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Government Consulting seeks a Drone Pilot / Autonomy Test Operator to support a Department of War mission partner on site at Fort Bragg, NC. The role blends tactical UAS operations, autonomy testing, and rapid capability development.

You will execute flight operations, support testing, and provide real-world feedback to engineers and developers to accelerate fielding of autonomous systems. A Secret clearance is required and travel up to 25% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• 5+ years of operational UAS/FPV experience in military, government, or defense industry environments.
• Advanced FPV flight proficiency (Acro Mode, precision maneuvering).
• Experience conducting operations in dynamic or contested environments.
• Strong understanding of aeronautical decision-making (ADM) and UAS risk management.
• Experience with UAS system integration, testing, or evaluation.
• Ability to operate in high-tempo, ambiguous environments.
• Ability to operate outdoors in austere environments for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50lbs.
• Willingness to travel (0-25%).
• SOF or tactical military experience with UAS integration
• Instructor or evaluator experience in UAS operations
• Experience with FPV system builds, soldering, and fabrication
• Familiarity with Betaflight, PX4, ArduPilot, and RF systems (Crossfire, ELRS)
• Experience operating in GPS-denied or EW-contested environments
• Knowledge of DoD Test & Evaluation processes
• TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Operational Execution: Conduct advanced FPV and Group 1–2 UAS flight operations in dynamic and contested environments.
• Test & Evaluation Support: Plan and execute flight test events (pre-flight, execution, post-flight analysis).
• Technical Integration: Configure, troubleshoot, and repair FPV and UAS systems; integrate payloads and comms.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineers, developers, and government stakeholders; translate feedback into insights.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Advanced FPV flight

ADM & UAS risk

UAS operations

Travel readiness

Tools

Betaflight

PX4

ArduPilot

RF systems (Crossfire/ELRS)

UAS integration tools

Job description

LMI Government Consulting seeks a Drone Pilot / Autonomy Test Operator to support a Department of War mission partner on site at Fort Bragg, NC. The role blends tactical UAS operations, autonomy testing, and rapid capability development.

You will execute flight operations, support testing, and provide real-world feedback to engineers and developers to accelerate fielding of autonomous systems. A Secret clearance is required and travel up to 25% may be needed.