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UAS Maintenance Technician
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteContract, Full Time
Service Measure
Service Measure: Provides global field data collection and customer experience measurement.
Experience in aviation maintenance, electronics, robotics, or UAV systems; mechanical and electrical troubleshooting; familiarity with maintenance documentation and procedures; experience with commercial UAS platforms and FAA or manufacturer maintenance qualifications preferred.
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UAS Test Pilot
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
$70k-$90k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Edge Autonomy
Edge AutonomyNYSE: RDW: Develops and manufactures uncrewed aerial systems and autonomous flight technology.
FAA Part 107 endorsement required, experience operating and testing UAS, strong troubleshooting skills, able to lift up to 30 lbs, ability to travel up to 50%, attention to safety and regulatory compliance.
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Senior UAS Training & Standardization Specialist
Reno or Emeryville
RemoteFull Time
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace: Developing ultra-long-endurance autonomous unmanned aerial systems.
4+ YOE4+ years related UAS experience, operational and instructional expertise, hold required UAS certifications, knowledge of airspace regulations and defense UAS products, strong communication and troubleshooting, able to travel up to 70%.
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UAS Test Pilot, EP
San Diego, California, United States
$92k-$121k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Firestorm Labs
Firestorm Labs: Develops and manufactures low-cost 3D-printed unmanned aerial vehicles.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience, 5+ years piloting fixed-wing Group 1-3 UAS, FAA Part 107 certificate, RPIC or Safety Pilot experience, U.S. citizenship, driver’s license, and clearance eligibility.
Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, UAS simulation tools
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UAS Crew Chief
Irvine, California, United States
$38-$48/hr RemoteFull Time
DZYNE Technologies
DZYNE Technologies: Developer and manufacturer of autonomous airborne defense systems.
Crew Chief for unmanned systems with DoD/FAA readiness, travel up to 100%, active DoD Secret clearance.
Windows, Aviation maintenance software, MS Office
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UAS Operations Specialist
Moorpark, California, United States
$100k-$115k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Quantum-Systems
Quantum-Systems: Develops and manufactures autonomous AI-powered unmanned aerial systems.
2+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED required (bachelor's preferred); 2+ years remote pilot experience; FAA Part 107 certificate; ability to maintain FAA Class II flight physical; U.S. citizenship and background check required; travel as needed.
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UAS Standards Manager
California, United States
$130k-$140k/yr RemoteFull Time
Quanta Services
Quanta ServicesNYSE: PWR: Specialized infrastructure solutions for utility and energy industries.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in safety, aviation, engineering, or related field, or 5+ years equivalent experience; FAA Part 107 certification; 5+ years owning aviation, industrial, or utility safety standards or audit programs.
NDAA, NIST, ISNetworld, Avetta, Veriforce, NCMS, HFACS, Skydio X-series, WingtraOne, Flyability Elios, INSPIRED FLIGHT, FreeFly, Censys, DJI Matrice series
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UAS Flight Test Operator (I&II), DoorDash Air
Bay Point or Petaluma
$28-$42/hr OnsiteFull Time
DoorDash
DoorDashNYSE: DASH: Local food delivery and on-demand logistics platform.
Required Part 107 certification, 100+ flight hours, FPV/Acro Mode experience, FAA regulation knowledge, drone testing skills, technical troubleshooting, and experience with PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, or Herelink systems.
PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, Herelink
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Aerospace Engineering (UAS Autonomy and Geographical Information Systems), Assistant Professor
Pomona, California, United States
$107k-$111k/yr OnsiteFull Time
California State University
California State University: Public university system providing higher education and academic research.
Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Analysis or closely aligned field required; expertise in UAS autonomy/GIS preferred; ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop curriculum, mentor students, and maintain an active scholarly program.
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Product Systems Engineer - Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
San Diego, California, United States
$115k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
TrellisWare Technologies
TrellisWare Technologies: Provides resilient wireless communication systems and tactical networking solutions.
5+ YOEBachelor's in Electrical Engineering; 5+ years total with at least 3 in product systems engineering or verification; experience with UAS, RF, waveform verification.
RF design, Waveform verification, UAS
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Senior Airspace Management Specialist
San Clemente, California, United States
$112k-$149k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
Prior Air Traffic Controller, JTAC, or Combat Controller experience; airspace management and FAA regulation knowledge; UAS experience; ATCS certification or equivalent; Top Secret eligibility.
Lattice OS, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, UAS
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Lead - Field Services Engineering/Representative
San Diego or Oklahoma or Washington or Albuquerque or Huntsville or Leesburg or Europe
$111k-$169k/yr FieldFull Time
AeroVironment
AeroVironmentNASDAQ: AVAV: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and tactical missile systems.
5+ YOERequires 5+ years with RF, communications electronics, EW, or counter-UAS systems; networking, Linux/Windows, ruggedized equipment, troubleshooting, extensive travel, driver's license, passport eligibility, and Secret clearance eligibility.
RF, radar, EO/IR, C2, RJ45, IP networking, Linux, Windows, GNSS, GPS, HF, UHF, L/S/C Band, Titan UI/Dashboard, SUAS, TMS, UGV, ITAR, EAR, signal analyzers, power meters, signal generators
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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
San Luis Obispo County or Sacramento
HybridFull Time
State Controller's Office
State Controller's Office: California's fiscal controller managing state financial operations and assets.
Performs geotechnical field work including borehole logging, field mapping, instrumentation monitoring, rock scaling, UAS mapping, and geotechnical data gathering. A valid driver's license is required when operating state vehicles.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
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Field Operations Specialist
Salt Lake City or Santa Fe or Pendleton or Mammoth Lakes or Pocatello or St. George or Butte or Pasco
$65k/yr FieldFull Time, Seasonal
Rainmaker
Rainmaker: Provides cloud seeding services using drones and radar.
Willingness to work in remote, weather-exposed environments with frequent travel; valid driver's license; attention to detail; ability to follow procedures and work in small field teams; mechanical aptitude and UAS/GIS experience preferred.
UAS, ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth, Starlink
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Project Manager
Jacksonville or Oceanside or Twentynine Palms or Kaneohe
OnsiteFull Time
Astrion
Astrion: Provides engineering, cybersecurity, and mission support services.
5+ YOE5+ years UAS operator experience, bachelor’s degree or equivalent, FAA Flight Physical (Class II), BUQ-1 and BUQ-2 qualifications; leadership and UAS safety knowledge.
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Project Manager
Jacksonville or Oceanside or Twentynine Palms or Kaneohe
$101k-$195k/yr FieldFull Time
Astrion
Astrion: Provide engineering and mission support services to federal government agencies.
5+ YOE5+ years as a UAS operator, bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), FAA Class II flight physical, BUQ-1 and BUQ-2 qualifications; supervisory and UAS safety knowledge preferred.
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FPV Pilot – Acro Line-of-Sight Specialist
Bay Point, California, United States
$28-$42/hr OnsiteFull Time
DoorDash
DoorDashNASDAQ: DASH: On-demand delivery platform connecting consumers with local merchants.
1+ YOEFAA Part 107 required,100+ hours FPV flight time,1+ year acro mode VLOS experience,multi-rotor UAS experience,knowledge of FAA small UAS regs,and strong communication and safety awareness.
PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, Herelink
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Mechanical Engineering Manager
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
$187k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Zone 5 Technologies
Zone 5 Technologies: Develops autonomous unmanned aircraft systems and precision-guided missile technology.
7+ YOE2+ MgmtLead a mechanical engineering team; design, analyze, and develop UAS mechanical hardware; oversee projects; strong leadership; proficient in ANSYS and SolidWorks.
ANSYS, SolidWorks, CAD, FEA
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Business Development Lead, Manufacturing & Composites
San Clemente, California, United States
$110k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Swift Engineering
Swift Engineering: Aerospace engineering, advanced manufacturing, and unmanned systems solutions.
2+ YOEBachelor’s degree; 2+ years in business development in engineering/manufacturing/UAS; willing to domestic and international travel; strong aerospace knowledge; strong writing/presentation; collaborative.
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Mechanical Engineer I /II
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
$78k-$115k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Inspired Flight
Inspired Flight: Designs and manufactures professional-grade American-made drone systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, experience with UAS/drone systems, proficiency in SolidWorks/Catia/AutoCAD, FAA Part 107 preferred, 2+ years experience for mid-level roles.
SolidWorks, Catia, AutoCAD
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