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Drone Pilot / UAS Test Operator
Singularity Defense Corp.
El Segundo, USA
Full-time
Mid Level
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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We are seeking an experienced Drone Pilot / UAS Test Operator to support the flying, development, testing, and evaluation of next-generation high-speed aerial targets and autonomous flight systems.
You will fly a wide range of remotely-piloted vehicles—from high-speed RC jets to low-speed target drones, heavy-lift quadcopters, and custom R&D platforms.
This role is hands-on and mission-critical; you will be directly involved in preparing aircraft, executing flight operations, and supporting autopilot tuning and integration efforts (ArduPilot/ArduPlane/ArduCopter).
You will work closely with flight software, GNC, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to ensure safe and reliable flight test execution across multiple development programs.
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About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Drone Pilot / UAS Test Operator to support the flying, development, testing, and evaluation of next-generation high-speed aerial targets and autonomous flight systems.
You will fly a wide range of remotely-piloted vehicles—from high-speed RC jets to low-speed target drones, heavy-lift quadcopters, and custom R&D platforms.
This role is hands-on and mission-critical; you will be directly involved in preparing aircraft, executing flight operations, and supporting autopilot tuning and integration efforts (ArduPilot/ArduPlane/ArduCopter).
You will work closely with flight software, GNC, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to ensure safe and reliable flight test execution across multiple development programs.
Travel
- The role will be split between El Segundo and trips to the Mojave desert for testing.
Flight Operations
- Pilot high-performance RC jets, fixed-wing target drones, and multirotor systems during ground and flight testing.
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