UAS Flight Test Pilot – On‑Site (Rock Hill)

Powerus; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus is seeking several UAS Test Pilots to join our Rock Hill, South Carolina facility. You will pilot and test drones on the production line, ensuring they meet our safety and quality standards before delivery.

The role sits at the intersection of Production, Quality and Engineering, focusing on hands-on flight testing, issue identification and process improvement to scale manufacturing with uncompromising quality.

Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Significant hands-on experience flying multirotor UAS.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Disciplined approach to procedures, documentation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct production flight testing of UAS manufactured at our Rock Hill facility.
• Perform pre-flight, flight and post-flight inspections and testing.
• Execute standardized flight-test and acceptance procedures.
• Identify abnormal flight characteristics, vibration, handling, performance or system behavior.
• Identify potential hardware, software, configuration and assembly issues.
• Complete QC/QA documentation and maintain accurate test and flight records.
• Reject aircraft that do not meet required standards and clearly document deficiencies.
• Work directly with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Re-test aircraft following repairs, adjustments or rework.
• Help develop and continuously improve flight-test procedures, checklists and acceptance criteria.
• Support increasing production volumes while maintaining uncompromising standards for safety and quality.

Skills

Part 107 Certificate

Multirotor UAS

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Manufacturing environment

Quality ownership

Job description

Powerus is seeking several UAS Test Pilots to join our Rock Hill, South Carolina facility. You will pilot and test drones on the production line, ensuring they meet our safety and quality standards before delivery.

The role sits at the intersection of Production, Quality and Engineering, focusing on hands-on flight testing, issue identification and process improvement to scale manufacturing with uncompromising quality.