UAS Operator

Mach Industries•Huntington Beach, CA

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About The Position

The UAS Operator will operate, test, and maintain Mach Industries' autonomous aerial systems across diverse environments. This role demands attention to detail, strong situational awareness, and close collaboration with engineering and end-user teams to ensure mission success. You will play a critical role in advancing Mach's unmanned technologies from prototype to deployment-ready platforms through flight testing and demonstrations, operator training, and customer integration to ensure safe and effective real-world use.

Requirements

2+ years of experience operating unmanned aerial systems in test, defense, or commercial environments.
Proven ability to conduct safe and compliant flight operations under dynamic and field conditions.
Understanding of flight systems, telemetry, and ground control station operations.
Ability to travel frequently to field sites for flight testing or demonstrations.
Strong communication skills and attention to operational detail.

Nice To Haves

Active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
Prior military or defense industry experience in UAS operations or aviation.
Experience with open-source flight control systems such as PX4, Ardupilot, or similar architectures.
Familiarity with ground-based testing, range safety coordination, and flight data logging systems.
Holds a Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating, or higher aviation credentials.

Responsibilities

Conduct flight operations for developmental and production UAS platforms, ensuring compliance with FAA and internal safety protocols.
Collaborate with engineering teams to execute flight test plans, collect telemetry and performance data, and identify areas for improvement.
Perform pre-flight inspections to ensure airworthiness and operational reliability.
Assist in integrating new payloads, sensors, or flight software configurations for testing and evaluation.
Identify and resolve hardware, software, and communication issues impacting UAS performance during operations.
Support field deployments domestically and internationally, including demonstrations and customer operations.
Contribute to the development and refinement of standard operating procedures (SOPs), tactics, and safety practices for UAS operations.