Drone Operator
Sitreps2Steercos
Full-time
On-site
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Drone Jobs
Drone Operator<\/b>
<\/h2>Compensation: $130K + Equity<\/b><\/div>Location: Sunnyvale, CA or Paso Robles, CA<\/b>
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<\/div>The Role<\/b>
<\/div>We’re hiring a Drone Operator to support our unmanned aerial systems (UAS) programs and ensure our platforms are ready to execute in the field. A Drone Operator is responsible for the day -to -day operation, maintenance, and readiness of the company's aerial robotics and support equipment.
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<\/div>You’ll spend most of your week in the field, conducting flight tests, operating drones in diverse mission scenarios, and keeping our fleet in peak condition. This role is highly hands -on: you’ll be flying, troubleshooting, repairing, updating software, and ensuring that we’re conducting flights in mission -relevant conditions. Your work is the backbone that enables flight testing, data collection, and rapid iteration on cutting -edge autonomy.
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<\/div>This is a startup. You’ll be moving fast, context -switching daily, and helping define the culture and process as we go. This is a rare opportunity to come in early and architect the future of defense.
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<\/div>Responsibilities<\/b>
<\/span><\/div>- Operate unmanned aerial systems (UAS) during test missions, training, and field operations
<\/span><\/li>- Conduct pre -flight and post -flight inspections to ensure airworthiness and mission readiness
<\/span><\/li>- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair drones and associated ground support equipment
<\/span><\/li>- Log flight hours, maintenance actions, and mission data for reporting and compliance
<\/span><\/li>- Support engineers by executing test plans, capturing data, and providing operator feedback
<\/span><\/li>- Safely transport, stage, and deploy drones across a variety of environments
<\/span><\/li>- Stay current with UAS software, firmware, and autonomy system updates
<\/span><\/li>- Enforce safe operating procedures and adhere to regulatory requirements
<\/span><\/li>- Collaborate with cross -functional teams to prepare platforms for demonstrations and field trials
<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div>Qualifications:<\/b>
<\/div>- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
<\/span><\/li>- Hands -on experience operating drones in training, testing, or mission environments
<\/span><\/li>- Strong technical skills with UAV hardware, electronics, and ground control systems
<\/span><\/li>- Ability to perform field -level maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
<\/span><\/li>- Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of conditions and environments
<\/span><\/li>- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe operating practices
<\/span><\/li>- Ability to lift, transport, and set up drone systems and support equipment
<\/span><\/li>- Clear written and verbal communication skills for logging missions and reporting results
<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div>Why Join the company:<\/b>
<\/div>- Work on the world’s most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machines
<\/span><\/li>- Be a core part of a team building the first defense -specific robotic foundation model
<\/span><\/li>- Collaborate with some of the top engineers in autonomy, AI, and national security
<\/span><\/li>- See your work deployed on real systems
<\/span><\/li>- Help define the future of intelligent defense systems
<\/span><\/li>- Backed by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, and other top investors
<\/span><\/li><\/ul>Benefits:<\/b>
<\/div>- Competitive base salary and meaningful equity
<\/span><\/li>- Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
<\/span><\/li>- Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar
<\/span><\/li>- Catered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchen
<\/span><\/li>- EV charging
<\/span><\/li>- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)
<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
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Location: Sunnyvale, CA or Paso Robles, CA<\/b>
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The Role<\/b>
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We’re hiring a Drone Operator to support our unmanned aerial systems (UAS) programs and ensure our platforms are ready to execute in the field. A Drone Operator is responsible for the day -to -day operation, maintenance, and readiness of the company's aerial robotics and support equipment.
<\/div>
<\/div>
<\/div>
<\/div>
You’ll spend most of your week in the field, conducting flight tests, operating drones in diverse mission scenarios, and keeping our fleet in peak condition. This role is highly hands -on: you’ll be flying, troubleshooting, repairing, updating software, and ensuring that we’re conducting flights in mission -relevant conditions. Your work is the backbone that enables flight testing, data collection, and rapid iteration on cutting -edge autonomy.
<\/div>
<\/div>
<\/div>
<\/div>
This is a startup. You’ll be moving fast, context -switching daily, and helping define the culture and process as we go. This is a rare opportunity to come in early and architect the future of defense.
<\/div>
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Responsibilities<\/b>
<\/span><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>
- Operate unmanned aerial systems (UAS) during test missions, training, and field operations
<\/span><\/li>- Conduct pre -flight and post -flight inspections to ensure airworthiness and mission readiness
<\/span><\/li>- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair drones and associated ground support equipment
<\/span><\/li>- Log flight hours, maintenance actions, and mission data for reporting and compliance
<\/span><\/li>- Support engineers by executing test plans, capturing data, and providing operator feedback
<\/span><\/li>- Safely transport, stage, and deploy drones across a variety of environments
<\/span><\/li>- Stay current with UAS software, firmware, and autonomy system updates
<\/span><\/li>- Enforce safe operating procedures and adhere to regulatory requirements
<\/span><\/li>- Collaborate with cross -functional teams to prepare platforms for demonstrations and field trials
<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div>Qualifications:<\/b>
<\/div>- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
<\/span><\/li>- Hands -on experience operating drones in training, testing, or mission environments
<\/span><\/li>- Strong technical skills with UAV hardware, electronics, and ground control systems
<\/span><\/li>- Ability to perform field -level maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
<\/span><\/li>- Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of conditions and environments
<\/span><\/li>- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe operating practices
<\/span><\/li>- Ability to lift, transport, and set up drone systems and support equipment
<\/span><\/li>- Clear written and verbal communication skills for logging missions and reporting results
<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div>Why Join the company:<\/b>
<\/div>- Work on the world’s most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machines
<\/span><\/li>- Be a core part of a team building the first defense -specific robotic foundation model
<\/span><\/li>- Collaborate with some of the top engineers in autonomy, AI, and national security
<\/span><\/li>- See your work deployed on real systems
<\/span><\/li>- Help define the future of intelligent defense systems
<\/span><\/li>- Backed by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, and other top investors
<\/span><\/li><\/ul>Benefits:<\/b>
<\/div>- Competitive base salary and meaningful equity
<\/span><\/li>- Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
<\/span><\/li>- Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar
<\/span><\/li>- Catered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchen
<\/span><\/li>- EV charging
<\/span><\/li>- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)
<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div><\/span> - Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Be a core part of a team building the first defense -specific robotic foundation model
- Hands -on experience operating drones in training, testing, or mission environments
- Conduct pre -flight and post -flight inspections to ensure airworthiness and mission readiness