sUAS Pilot

PDW • Huntsville, AL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves conducting flight operations for PDW sUAS to support test, evaluation, and development activities. The sUAS Pilot will execute flight acceptance tests for production aircraft and associated equipment, perform regression testing of hardware, software, and configuration changes, and support testing of new features and payload integrations. A key aspect of this role is flying prototype and early-development aircraft to assist engineering in evaluating new designs and system behavior. The sUAS Pilot will develop a deep technical understanding of PDW aircraft and subsystems to act as a system expert, identifying anomalies. Responsibilities also include documenting flight results, conducting flight demonstrations for customers, and strictly adhering to all flight safety procedures and risk controls. Sound decision-making regarding flight operations and risk assessment is crucial to protect personnel and assets.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in operating and maintaining sUAS systems.
• Associate’s in engineering, Engineering Technology or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including, in-depth test plans and assembly instructions.
• Experience supporting flight test, developmental test, or validation activities for new unmanned aircraft systems or payloads.
• Familiarity with logging tools, test documentation systems, issue tracking, or basic troubleshooting workflows in an engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including, in-depth test plans.
• Has or in process of obtaining FAA Part 107 certification.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct flight operations for PDW sUAS in support of test, evaluation, and development activities.
• Execute flight acceptance tests for production aircraft and associated equipment to verify system performance, quality, and readiness.
• Perform regression testing of hardware, software and configuration changes to confirm expected aircraft behavior.
• Support testing of new features, payload integrations, and emerging capabilities through structured flight test events.
• Fly prototype and early-development aircraft to help engineering evaluate new designs, controls, and system behavior.
• Develop deep technical understanding of PDW aircraft, payloads, subsystems, and normal flight characteristics to serve as a system expert to identify system anomalies that may not be immediately apparent during typical operations.
• Document flight results, discrepancies, failures, and observed issues in a clear, complete, and actionable manner.
• Conduct flight demonstrations for PDW customers.
• Strictly follow all flight safety procedures, range/test site protocols, and operational risk controls during ground and flight operations.
• Make sound go/no-go and in-flight risk decisions to protect personnel, equipment, test assets, and company interests.

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• On-site gym at Huntsville, AL & Denver, CO locations.
• Employer provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree