Part 107 Drone Pilot Uas Test Engineer

AeroVironment

Base: $31 - $44 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
Fully remote
Active faa part 107 remote pilot certificate
Build drones from scratch including soldering
Program and configure drone firmware parameters
AeroVironment is seeking a Part 107 Drone Pilot UAS Test Engineer who will be responsible for building, programming, testing, and operating drones across various platforms. The ideal candidate should possess an FAA Part 107 license, technical assembly and troubleshooting skills, and experience in drone operations

Job Summary

  • The role involves building, programming, testing, and operating a wide range of drone platforms for defense technology validation.
  • Candidates must be equally comfortable performing bench-level electronics work like soldering and field-level flight operations under FAA regulations.
  • The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K matching, and a 9/80 work schedule.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

AeroVironment is seeking a Part 107 Drone Pilot UAS Test Engineer who will be responsible for building, programming, testing, and operating drones across various platforms. The ideal candidate should possess an FAA Part 107 license, technical assembly and troubleshooting skills, and experience in drone operations.

Salary

Base: $31 - $44 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K match, 9/80 schedule

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
  • Build drones from scratch including soldering
  • Program and configure drone firmware parameters
  • Operate COTS and hand-built FPV drones
  • Conduct structured test plans and documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience validating flight systems and reporting
  • Familiarity with telemetry review workflows
  • Background in robotics or embedded systems
  • Experience maintaining asset database spreadsheets

Key Requirements

  • Active FAA Part 107 License
  • 3-5 years UAS experience or related degree
  • U.S. Citizenship required for ITAR compliance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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