Drone Pilot / UAS Test Operator (Hiring Immediately)

Drone Pilot / UAS Test Operator

We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in El Segundo, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, Northrop, ABL and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and top-tier Silicon Valley firms. We're assembling a high-agency team committed to moving fast, solving hard problems, and defending what matters most. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand.

Responsibilities:

• 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. Execute pre-flight, post-flight, and safety checklists with discipline. Maintain positive control of aircraft during nominal flights and during upset or e...