Qualification

8+ years of experience operatingStrong knowledge of COTS UAS hardwareExperience developingExperience supporting autonomyProficiency with ArduPilotTemporary employee offer package

Required

8+ years of experience operating, configuring, and maintaining Group 1/2 UAS platforms in test, military, commercial, or operational environments.
Demonstrated experience leading complex UAS flight operations, including mission planning, test-card execution, crew briefings and debriefings, and real-time coordination in dynamic test environments.
Strong knowledge of COTS UAS hardware, autopilot systems, payloads, ground control stations, communications systems, and supporting test equipment.
Experience assessing operational readiness and maintaining configuration control across aircraft, payloads, software, communications equipment, personnel, and test infrastructure.
Experience developing, implementing, and executing SOPs, checklists, risk assessments, hazard mitigations, and operational processes.
Working knowledge of National Airspace System operations, airspace coordination, flight authorization requirements, and operational planning for complex UAS missions.
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate holder

Preferred

Experience supporting autonomy, AI-enabled systems, or developmental flight test programs, particularly multi-aircraft or distributed UAS operations.
Experience supporting test progression across simulation, software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, ground test, and flight test environments.
Hands-on fabrication and integration experience involving mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, wiring harnesses, avionics, payloads, and supporting test equipment.
Proficiency with ArduPilot, PX4, QGroundControl, and Mission Planner, with working knowledge of Linux, IP networking, MAVLink, ROS/ROS 2, or basic scripting.
Military UAS operations or experience supporting DoD developmental testing, operational testing, customer demonstrations, or other formally controlled test programs.
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:

Staff UAS Flight Test Operator - 5793 at Shield · LumiJobs

Staff UAS Flight Test Operator - 5793

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

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Company

Shield

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