Senior UAS Flight Test Operator

ADP, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI) in Huntsville seeks a UAS Aerial Operator to support the RTES contract.

This full-time role requires a US citizen, ability to obtain security clearance, FAA UAV qualifications, and extensive flight experience with Group 1-3 UAS from a Ground Control Station. Responsibilities include planning missions, conducting developmental testing, supporting Counter-UAS testing, pre-flight checks, and coordinating launch/recovery operations; candidates must have CAD and 3D

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen; must obtain security clearance.
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate or DoW equivalent.
• 2,000 live flight hours (not simulator).
• Minimum of 10 years designing, building and operating Group 1-3 UAS.
• UAS autopilot knowledge preferred (ArduPilot, QGroundControl).

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental testing of unmanned aircraft.
• Provide UAS flight support for Counter UAS testing.
• Plan and analyze flight missions.
• Deploy the tactical UAV ground and air system.
• Operate and perform maintenance on communications equipment and power sources.
• Launch and recover air vehicles from runways.
• Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks and procedures.
• Direct emplacement of ground control station and launch/recovery systems.

Skills

Flight testing

UAS operation

GCS operation

CAD

3D manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ArduPilot

QGroundControl

Job description

AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI) in Huntsville seeks a UAS Aerial Operator to support the RTES contract.

This full-time role requires a US citizen, ability to obtain security clearance, FAA UAV qualifications, and extensive flight experience with Group 1-3 UAS from a Ground Control Station. Responsibilities include planning missions, conducting developmental testing, supporting Counter-UAS testing, pre-flight checks, and coordinating launch/recovery operations; candidates must have CAD and 3D