UAS Flight Test Operator

• Execute approved flight test cards, ground test procedures, checklists, and flight profiles for Group 2+ UAS under the direction of Flight Test Engineers, or designated test leads.
• Operate the Air Vehicle, Ground Control Station, Ground Support Equipment, payloads, radios, and support equipment during flight test events.
• Prepare test articles, GCS equipment, payloads, radios, ground support equipment, and test support equipment for test events.
• Verify that assigned systems match the approved test configuration before ground or flight test execution.
• Record accurate operator observations, timestamps, discrepancies, logbook entries, configuration notes, and maintenance actions needed for post-test review.
• Support preparation of test reports and summaries by providing operator notes, flight logs, configuration records, and factual observations.
• Collaborate with flight test engineers, engineering leads, and internal stakeholders to support safe and repeatable test execution.
• Support installation, checkout, and troubleshooting of approved electromechanical upgrades, payload integrations, radio integrations, and harness changes under engineering direction.
• Support development of sustainment-ready military UAS by providing operator feedback to the engineering team on usability, maintainability, field readiness, and operational constraints.

• This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
• Technical degree, military UAS training, test operator experience, or equivalent field experience preferred.
• Minimum of 4+ years military or commercial UAS experience.
• Experience supporting UAS developmental flight test
• Experience maintaining logbooks, maintenance records, configuration records, and discrepancy notes in a controlled operational or test environment.
• Experience working with payloads, radios, GCS software, and autopilot ecosystems such as Trillium, Persistent Systems, Silvus, Vigilant Spirit, Applied Navigation/Quattro, QGroundControl, Embention, Micropilot, or Mission Planner.
• Ability to follow approved test cards, checklists, flight profiles, and test conductor direction without drifting outside the approved test scope.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to perform in a cross-functional flight test team environment.
• Strong pre-flight, post-flight, configuration-control, and anomaly-documentation discipline.
• Good at keeping complex systems working well and performing preventative maintenance.
• Good at maintaining a safe work environment and working to improve the safety of personnel and equipment.
• Friendly, collaborative, and tactful in conflict resolution.

• Experience with military, fixed wing VTOL, multirotor, and Group 2+ categories in theater are highly desired.
• Experience supporting developmental flight test, ground test, iron bird testing, or controlled system checkout.
• Experience with SOCOM's Mod Payload design standard.
• Experience with multiple GCS software packages including QGroundControl, Embention, Micropilot, and Mission Planner.
• Ability to support harness inspection, installation, checkout, and basic repair for payload or radio integration under engineering direction.
• DOD Secret clearance, or ability to obtain one.

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and precipitation.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods during flight and ground test operations.
• Ability to travel by automobile up to approximately two hours each way to test sites.
• Ability to lift, carry, move, and position UAS components, batteries, payloads, radios, Ground Control Station equipment, tools, and support equipment (often 25–50 lbs, occasionally more with assistance).
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, climb ladders or steps, and work in confined or awkward positions while assembling, inspecting, or maintaining equipment.
• Ability to perform fine motor tasks such as connecting wiring harnesses, operating test equipment, conducting inspections, and handling small mechanical or electrical components.
• Ability to maintain visual awareness of aircraft operations and monitor flight activity at varying distances.
• Ability to distinguish colors, indicators, warning lights, and system displays.
• Ability to operate computers, control stations, handheld controllers, radios, and test instrumentation for extended periods.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment, rotating propellers, electrical systems, fuel systems, and ground support equipment while following established safety procedures.
• Ability to safely access remote test locations and uneven terrain.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and other safety gear as required.
• Ability to respond quickly during flight test operations and emergency procedures.

Overview: Heven AeroTech offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees and their families.

include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off/sick, and additional protections such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, and short- and long-term disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Heven AeroTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.