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Astrion

Unmanned Aircraft Pilot

Pay: $96,000/yr
Posted: 1 week ago
Location: Huntsville, AL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 week ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/20/2026
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Job Description

Overview Unmanned Aircraft Pilot
LOCATION
Huntsville, Alabama
JOB STATUS
Full-time
CLEARANCE
Secret
CERTIFICATION
TRAVEL:
As Needed SALARY:
$96K Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a UAS Pilot located at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. Astrion has worked extensively with the Redstone Test Center where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its clients.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Minimum of 10 years' experience operating DoD Group 1-3 or larger Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Candidate must possess demonstrated proficiency in operating DoW Group 1, 2, and 3 UAS platforms and Small UAS (sUAS) from Ground Control Stations (GCS) in maritime, land, and austere expeditionary environments. Demonstrated ability to execute UAS flight test and evaluation, test experimental software/hardware configurations, and integrate advanced sensor payloads—including Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), thermography, and photogrammetry. Candidate must have practical knowledge of mission planning, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) development, and airspace management. An active Secret security clearance and FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification is highly desired.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS UAS
autopilot (such as Ardupilot and Q Ground Control) knowledge and experience is preferred but not required. Candidate must have the ability to operate DoD Group 1 and 2 Multirotor and Fixed Wing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in multiple flight modes from a Ground Controlled Station (GCS).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include developing Experimentation Action Plans, defining Opposing Forces (OPFOR)/target requirements, and constructing complex operational scenarios integrating Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 6-9 prototype technologies—such as electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, high-energy lasers, advanced sensor suites, and Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) models. The incumbent will ensure all UAS aircraft and aviation-related test components are properly configured, safe for flight, and airworthy prior to execution. Plans and analyzes flight missions. #
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