High‑Speed Drone Pilot & UAS Test Operator

Stealth Mode; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A stealth-mode startup headquartered in California is seeking an experienced Drone Pilot / UAS Test Operator to conduct flight tests on high-speed aerial targets. Responsibilities include piloting a variety of remotely-piloted vehicles and supporting software integration efforts. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of flying experience, a strong safety mindset, and a familiarity with autopilot systems. This hands-on, mission-critical role involves travel between El Segundo and testing locations in the Mojave desert.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience flying RC aircraft, drones, or UAS.
• Demonstrated skill flying high-performance or high-speed aircraft.
• Familiarity with ArduPilot and standard radio protocols.

Responsibilities

• Pilot high-performance RC jets and multirotor systems during testing.
• Maintain positive control of aircraft during flight.
• Support flight software engineers with autopilot integrations.

Skills

Flying high-performance aircraft

Situational awareness

Safety mindset

RC aircraft operation

Tools

ArduPilot

Mission Planner

QGroundControl

Job description

A stealth-mode startup headquartered in California is seeking an experienced Drone Pilot / UAS Test Operator to conduct flight tests on high-speed aerial targets. Responsibilities include piloting a variety of remotely-piloted vehicles and supporting software integration efforts. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of flying experience, a strong safety mindset, and a familiarity with autopilot systems. This hands-on, mission-critical role involves travel between El Segundo and testing locations in the Mojave desert.