UAS Test Pilot
Flock Safety$70,800 - $97,400/year
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
$90,000 – $130,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense, AerospaceIndustries
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
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
Skills
UAS Operation
Flight Testing
FAA Compliance
Telemetry Data Collection
Pre-flight Inspections
Payload Integration
Sensors
Flight Software
Hardware Troubleshooting
Software Troubleshooting
Situational Awareness
Mach Industries
About Mach Industries
Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$82.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Relocation Assistance
Professional Development Budget
Meal Benefits
Risks
Competition from established companies like Anduril could overshadow Mach Industries' growth.
High valuation expectations may pressure Mach Industries to deliver results quickly.
Technical challenges with hydrogen-powered tech could hinder military adoption.
Differentiation
Mach Industries focuses on hydrogen-powered defense technologies, a novel approach in military tech.
The company aims to revolutionize defense procurement with agile, iterative development processes.
Mach Industries' field-sourced hydrogen offers a strategic advantage by reducing logistical burdens.
Upsides
Mach Industries secured $79M in Series A funding, indicating strong investor confidence.
The involvement of top-tier investors like Bedrock Capital highlights the company's market attractiveness.
Silicon Valley's interest in defense tech suggests a favorable environment for Mach Industries.
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