Senior Flight Test Pilot for Endurance UAS

Platform Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace seeks a Flight Test Pilot III to lead R&D flight tests for long-endurance UAS in Hollywood, MD. You will plan, execute, and analyze tests, ensuring safety, compliance, and mission success, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and advancing UAS platforms.

The role requires independent operation, strong technical expertise, and a track record in flight testing and data analysis, with travel and flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• PPL required and FAA medical/flight eligibility.
• Experience operating UAS in varied weather and environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute R&D flight test programs for multi-day endurance UAS.
• Develop test plans, risk assessments, and success criteria.
• Coordinate with Flight Operations and engineering teams for test readiness.

Skills

PPL

UAS operations

FAA clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation or related

Tools

Piccolo flight controllers

Quattro Flight Management System

Job description

Platform Aerospace seeks a Flight Test Pilot III to lead R&D flight tests for long-endurance UAS in Hollywood, MD. You will plan, execute, and analyze tests, ensuring safety, compliance, and mission success, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and advancing UAS platforms.

The role requires independent operation, strong technical expertise, and a track record in flight testing and data analysis, with travel and flexible hours as needed.