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  • Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Test Pilot Location: Daytona Beach, FL, United States Date Posted: Mar 24, 2026 Job ID: JV-1947 We are seeking a skilled and motivated Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Remote Pilot to lead aerial operations using large-scale UAS and sUAS... 
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    Central Garden & Pet Company

    Walnut Creek, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...Drone Pilot / UAS Test Operator We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in El Segundo, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, Northrop, ABL and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and top-tier... 
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    Singularity Defense

    El Segundo, CA
    1 day ago
  • An advanced aerospace & defense startup in California is seeking an experienced Drone Pilot / UAS Test Operator. This hands-on role involves piloting high-performance RC jets and drones for testing next-generation aerial systems. Responsibilities include preparing aircraft... 
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    Singularity Defense Corp.

    El Segundo, CA
    5 days ago
  • A leading agricultural tech company in Daytona Beach, FL seeks an Unmanned Aircraft System Test Pilot to lead aerial operations using drones for crop spraying and mapping. This hands-on role involves close collaboration with engineering teams and requires 50-100 hours... 
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    Central Garden & Pet Company

    Walnut Creek, CA
    5 days ago
  • $190k - $260k

     ...experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality. Responsibilities In your role as Chief Test Pilot, you will serve as the primary experimental test pilot and coordinate the training and scheduling of all contract pilots. You... 
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    Reliable Robotics

    Los Angeles, CA
    2 days ago
  • $135k - $250k

     ...speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest....  ...aircraft Oversee Quarterhorse's transition from remotely piloted system to a fully autonomous system to meet program objectives.... 
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    Hermeus

    Los Angeles, CA
    5 days ago
  • $176.66k - $264.99k

    A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking an MH-60R Developmental Test Pilot to join its team in San Diego, California. The role involves supporting flight test planning and execution with a focus on rotary wing aircraft. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree... 
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    Jobleads-US

    San Diego, CA
    3 days ago
  • $176.66k - $264.99k

    MH-60R Developmental Test Pilot page is loaded## MH-60R Developmental Test Pilotlocations: Patuxent River, Maryland: Mayport, Florida: San Diego, California: Virginia Beach, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R2108637**Title:*... 
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    KBR, Inc

    San Diego, CA
    3 days ago
  • $63.43 - $65.33 per hour

     ...Maintenance Test Pilot (UH-72 A/B) The Maintenance Test Pilot (UH-72 A/B) utilizes flight test techniques to perform test flights of aircraft to measure performance and handling to determine airworthiness following maintenance or modifications. Responsibilities include... 
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    Clearance Jobs

    Daggett, CA
    5 days ago
  • A leading aviation technology company in Mountain View is seeking a Lead Test Pilot to enhance safety in aviation through automated systems. The selected candidate will lead a team of dedicated pilots, coordinating flight test plans and executing experiments in various... 
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    Reliable Robotics Corporation

    Mountain View, CA
    2 days ago
  • $190k - $260k

    A pioneering aviation technology company is seeking a Chief Test Pilot to enhance safety in experimental aviation operations. The role involves coordinating training for contract pilots and ensuring successful flight operations. Candidates need FAA Commercial Pilot ASEL... 
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    Reliable Robotics

    Los Angeles, CA
    1 day ago
  • $26.5 - $43 per hour

     ...Production Flight Test Pilot I Flightwave is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Flight Test Pilot to support operational and quality control testing of our unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). We are a growing drone technology company focused on serving defense, public... 
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    Teal Drones

    Torrance, CA
    2 days ago
  • $132.4k - $251.6k

     ...Test Pilot At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise... 
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    RTX

    Ontario, CA
    16 days ago
  • $30 - $40 per hour

     ...FPV Production Qualifications Test Pilot Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale.... 
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    Neros Technologies

    Torrance, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...MQ-9 LRE & MCE Qualified Instructor Pilot (IP) SDI is seeking a MQ-9 LRE & MCE Qualified Instructor Pilot (IP) and graduate of the US Air Force Test Pilot School program to provide UAS Aircrew Support Services. These positions will be in Gray Butte, CA. Pilots will... 
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    System Dynamics International, Inc.

    Palmdale, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...ArduPilot. Experience, finding the right components and building custom QuadCopters, FPV drones or similar RC vehicles Experience piloting drone manually without GPS-assisted modes like altitude-hold and stabilize mode. Experience debugging ArduPilot and/or PX4... 

    Tera AI

    San Diego, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...distance learning, simulations, on-the-job [OJT], coaching, job-aids) to satisfy business needs and requirements. • Assesses and tests the competence of employees in performing tasks requiring certification or qualification to comply with government and organizational... 
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    GP Strategies Government Solutions

    Edwards, CA
    4 hours ago
  •  ...Job Description Job Description Job Title: Drone Piloting Instructor General Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director of Educational Development, plans and facilitates drone piloting lessons aimed at preparing students for the Part 107 exam.... 
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    Concorde Education

    Los Angeles, CA
    10 days ago
  • $155k - $215k

     ...will be part of the Guidance, Navigation and Control Team. You will contribute to the navigation system design, implementation, and testing, and your work will enable the integration of uncrewed aircraft into the National Airspace System. Responsibilities Define... 
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    DiversityJobs

    Mountain View, CA
    25 days ago
  • $25 - $32 per hour

     ...Inspired Flights HQ in San Luis Obispo, CA. Job Description Inspired Flight is seeking an experienced UAS Flight Test & Quality Control Pilot to lead flight-based validation, verification, and quality assurance of our unmanned aircraft systems. In this role, you... 
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    Inspired Flight

    San Luis Obispo, CA
    4 days ago
  • $97k - $167k

     ...Test Pilot Joby Aviation's Flight Research team is looking for a Test Pilot to operate research and development crewed and UAS platforms, with the primary focus of the Cessna Caravan program. Drawing on experience crewed and UAS the role will fulfill pilot command... 
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    Joby Aviation

    Concord, CA
    5 days ago
  • $88k

     ...Maintenance & Operational Support Pilot Regional Coverage (PacWest): CA, WA $10,000 Sign On Bonus AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND...  ...completion of each flight Perform Aircraft post maintenance test flights for RTS (Return To Service) per MOC/ ROC requirements... 
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    Air Methods Corporation

    San Bernardino, CA
    1 day ago
  • Overview Pilot-Rotary Wing | San Bernardino California, USA Job Description This is a full time/direct hire position offering a competitive...  ...flights. Establish and implement a comprehensive training and testing program for all pilots. Maintain all record keeping, including... 
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    MHM Publishing Inc

    Redlands, CA
    5 days ago
  • $111k - $166.6k

     ...Pilot Position at Northrop Grumman At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems...  ...Minimum flight experience required Must have passed ATP written test, and meets FAA requirements to obtain ATP. FAA multi-engine... 
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    Northrop Grumman

    San Diego, CA
    4 days ago
  • $120k - $140k

     ...Develop fault-tolerant, autonomous flight software systems for spacecraft operations ·        Build infrastructure for simulation, testing, and large-scale deployment ·        Implement software for command/data handling, guidance/navigation/control (GNC), and fault... 
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    Connect Staffing Professional

    Hawthorne, CA
    22 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Job Description Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities... 
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    Hermeus

    Los Angeles, CA
    24 days ago
  • $150k - $210k

     ...with avionics and hardware engineers across the full product lifecycle Design and execute hardware-in-the-loop and system-level test activities Produce clear technical documentation for software design, operational concepts, and system behavior Qualifications... 

    Approach Venture

    El Segundo, CA
    27 days ago
  • $160k - $223k

     ...Job Description Job Description The Senior Flight Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing software that controls and manages spacecraft systems and operations. This role involves collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to... 
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    Turion Space

    Irvine, CA
    17 days ago
  • $150k - $190k

     ...satellite constellation. Space Systems is vertically integrated across the satellite architecture, thus the team designs, builds, and tests an array of critical components and subsystems, including power systems, communications, control systems, deployment hardware,... 
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    Umbra

    Santa Barbara, CA
    18 days ago
  • $115k - $145k

     ...satellite constellation. Space Systems is vertically integrated across the satellite architecture, thus the team designs, builds, and tests an array of critical components and subsystems, including power systems, communications, control systems, deployment hardware,... 
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    Umbra

    Santa Barbara, CA
    25 days ago