Unmanned Aircraft Pilot

Astrion • Redstone Arsenal, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a UAS Pilot located at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. Astrion has worked extensively with the Redstone Test Center where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience operating DoD Group 1-3 or larger Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• Demonstrated proficiency in operating DoW Group 1, 2, and 3 UAS platforms and Small UAS (sUAS) from Ground Control Stations (GCS) in maritime, land, and austere expeditionary environments.
• Demonstrated ability to execute UAS flight test and evaluation, test experimental software/hardware configurations, and integrate advanced sensor payloads—including Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), thermography, and photogrammetry.
• Practical knowledge of mission planning, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) development, and airspace management.
• An active Secret security clearance
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification

Nice To Haves

• UAS autopilot (such as Ardupilot and Q Ground Control) knowledge and experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate DoD Group 1 and 2 Multirotor and Fixed Wing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in multiple flight modes from a Ground Controlled Station (GCS).

Responsibilities

• Developing Experimentation Action Plans, defining Opposing Forces (OPFOR)/target requirements, and constructing complex operational scenarios integrating Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 6–9 prototype technologies—such as electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, high-energy lasers, advanced sensor suites, and Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) models.
• Ensuring all UAS aircraft and aviation-related test components are properly configured, safe for flight, and airworthy prior to execution.
• Planning and analyzing flight missions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed