Senior UAS Flight Test Pilot – Fixed-Wing Autonomy

Firestorm; San Diego (CA); In loco; USD 92.000 - 138.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Equity grants for new hires

Unlimited PTO

Generous holiday calendar

Descrizione del lavoro

Firestorm Labs is seeking a UAS Flight Test Pilot to join the Flight Test Team in San Diego, CA. You will lead flight operations across the UAV lifecycle from build validation to demonstrations, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role highlights hands-on testing of autonomous systems and collaboration with engineering and integration teams. The position emphasizes on-site work with opportunities to travel up to 20% for field operations and customer support.

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years of experience piloting fixed-wing Group 1-3 UAS, including autonomous, and/or remotely piloted systems.
• 2+ years of RPIC experience.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required.
• U.S. Citizenship due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Familiarity with flight documentation including checklists, test cards, and post-flight reports.
• Strong communication and collaboration with technical teams to feedback on system performance.

Mansioni

• Pilot fixed-wing UAVs for developmental testing, training, and live demonstrations.
• Support planning and execution of flight test events, including logistics and scheduling.
• Train and evaluate RPICs and Safety Pilots on procedures.
• Develop and maintain training materials, flight manuals, and SOPs.
• Coordinate with test ranges and regulatory bodies for approvals and compliance.
• Analyze and document test data, providing feedback to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with autonomy, software, hardware, and manufacturing teams.

Descrizione del lavoro

Firestorm Labs is seeking a UAS Flight Test Pilot to join the Flight Test Team in San Diego, CA. You will lead flight operations across the UAV lifecycle from build validation to demonstrations, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role highlights hands-on testing of autonomous systems and collaboration with engineering and integration teams. The position emphasizes on-site work with opportunities to travel up to 20% for field operations and customer support.