UAS Test Pilot, RPIC

Firestorm is seeking a driven and experienced UAS Flight Test Pilot to join their Flight Test Team. The role will involve piloting UAVs, assisting in test event planning, managing flight readiness of aircraft, and ensuring all operations comply with rigorous safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; may substitute equivalent hands-on experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience piloting fixed-wing Group 1-3 UAS, including autonomous, and/or remotely piloted systems
• 2+ years of RPIC experience
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
• Familiarity with flight documentation including checklists, test cards, and post-flight reports
• Experience working collaboratively with technical teams to provide feedback on system performance and reliability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Strong technical writing skills for documentation, SOPs, and manufacturing procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Equity grants for new hires
• Unlimited PTO
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar
• Generous Parental Leave
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• FSA
• DCFSA
• HSA
• Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance