Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,000.00 - $114,500.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Travel reimbursement
Professional Development
Job Description
We are a stealth-mode Aerospace and Defense startup headquartered in El Segundo, California, dedicated to advancing the frontiers of aerial technology with innovative, high-performance unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Our founding team comprises industry veterans from leading aerospace and defense companies such as SpaceX, Anduril, Northrop, ABL, and Lockheed Martin. Supported by Joint Staff-level military leadership and investment from top-tier Silicon Valley firms, we are poised to revolutionize defense technology with cutting-edge autonomous and remote-piloted flight systems. Our mission centers on assembling a high-agency team that thrives in a fast-paced environment, tackling complex problems, and ultimately protecting what matters most through... Show More
Job Requirements
- 3+ years experience flying RC aircraft, drones, or UAS (fixed-wing + multirotor)
- demonstrated skill flying high-performance or high-speed aircraft
- experience with RC transmitters, flight modes, failsafes, and standard radio protocols
- ability to diagnose and repair basic airframe, propulsion, and avionics issues under time pressure
- familiarity with ArduPilot, Mission Planner, QGroundControl, or similar autopilot ecosystems
- strong situational awareness and disciplined safety mindset
- ability to travel for flight tests and work in outdoor environments
Job Qualifications
- 3+ years experience flying RC aircraft, drones, or UAS (fixed-wing + multirotor)
- demonstrated skill flying high-performance or high-speed aircraft (EDF jets, turbine jets, or equivalent)
- experience with RC transmitters, flight modes, failsafes, and standard radio protocols
- ability to diagnose and repair basic airframe, propulsion, and avionics issues under time pressure
- familiarity with ArduPilot, Mission Planner, QGroundControl, or similar autopilot ecosystems
- strong situational awareness and disciplined safety mindset
- ability to travel for flight tests and work in outdoor environments
- experience flying large/heavy-lift multi-rotors or hybrid VTOL systems
- experience tuning ArduPilot, PX4, Betaflight, or other autopilot systems
- familiarity with autonomous flight testing and data review (logs, telemetry, onboard captures)
- experience with high-speed FPV, long-range links, or high-G maneuvering aircraft
- FAA Part 107 certification
- background in aerospace, robotics, or mechanical/electrical engineering
Job Duties
- Pilot high-performance RC jets, fixed-wing target drones, and multirotor systems during ground and flight testing
- execute pre-flight, post-flight, and safety checklists with discipline
- maintain positive control of aircraft during nominal flights and during upset or emergency scenarios
- provide real-time feedback to engineering teams regarding aircraft behavior, anomalies, or flight envelope limitations
- assist with aircraft assembly, configuration, repair, and rapid turnaround
- set up radios, transmitters, telemetry, FPV links, batteries, propulsion systems, and safety systems
- support flight software and GNC engineers with ArduPilot-based integrations
- perform manual flight testing to characterize aircraft dynamics prior to autopilot engagement
- assist with tuning PID loops, navigation parameters, launch parameters, and failsafes
- help review logs and flight data to identify tuning needs or hardware issues
- contribute to test card creation, range coordination, and safe test execution
- operate ground control stations, RF links, and telemetry systems during tests
- participate in risk reviews, safety briefings, and incident analysis
- support field operations including setup, teardown, and transportation of equipment
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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