UAS Pilot

Evolved Aerospace; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolved Aerospace in Horseheads, NY seeks a UAS Pilot to operate and support testing of our UAS platforms, collaborating with engineering teams to validate real-world performance.

Requirements include Part 107 license, UAS Group 3 rotorcraft experience with a safety focus, and strong communication. The role offers hands-on flight test work in dynamic environments and strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Hold Part 107 or higher drone pilot license.
• Experience piloting UAS Group 3 rotorcraft with strong safety focus.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute flight tests for our suite of UAS platforms.
• Support development and validation of flight test plans.
• Provide real-time feedback on system performance.
• Identify and report anomalies during flight operations.
• Assist in system tuning and iterative testing cycles.
• Support ground testing and system bring-up as needed.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety and operational protocols.

Skills

Part 107 license

Rotorcraft piloting (Group 3)

Safety focus

Clear communication

Adaptability in testing

Job description

Evolved Aerospace develops mission-critical aerospace systems designed for real operational use.

We combine autonomy, software, sensing, and systems integration to deliver capability that performs in contested and constrained environments - not just in test settings.

Our work is guided by a simple principle: platforms are means, not the objective. Mission outcomes define success.

UAS Pilot

Location: Horseheads, New York

You'll operate and support testing of our portfolio of UAS platforms, working closely with engineering teams to validate system performance in real-world conditions.

Responsibilities

• Execute flight tests for our suite of UAS platforms.
• Support development and validation of flight test plans.
• Provide real-time feedback on system performance.
• Identify and report anomalies during flight operations.
• Assist in system tuning and iterative testing cycles.
• Support ground testing and system bring-up as needed.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety and operational protocols.

Core Skills

• Currently hold relevant licences (Part 107 etc)
• UAS Group 3 Rotorcraft or helicopter platform pilot experience with a strong safety focus.
• Ability to operate in structured and evolving environments.
• Clear communication and reporting.
• Adaptability in fast-moving test and operational contexts.

Preferred Experience

• Defense, public safety, or commercial UAS operations.
• Flight test environments.

If you're driven by real-world impact, we'd like to hear from you.

Evolved Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer.