Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Test Pilot

Job overview

The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Test Pilot works onsite in Churchville, MD, supporting SURVICE Engineering’s Chesapeake Production Operation. Pay is $28–$33 per hour, depending on experience and education. The company’s mission is to protect, enhance, and enable those who defend the United States. The pilot conducts UAV research, development, and testing, including test flights and troubleshooting, and supports training and test-procedure development. The work contributes to unmanned vehicle testing and end-user demonstrations; travel is listed at 20%.

What you'll do

• Operate Group 3 aircraft and conduct UAV test flights
• support UAV system and subsystem assembly, troubleshooting, and repair
• perform research, development, and testing
• create test procedures
• and support end-user training and field demonstrations, which may require domestic and international travel. A pilot’s license and active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one are required
• U.S. citizenship is required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

uav test pilot

survice engineering

churchville md

full-time listing

unmanned aerial vehicles

group 3 aircraft

test flights

troubleshooting

pilot's license

security clearance

u.s. citizenship required

20% travel

$28–$33/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, 401(k), flexible spending, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Travel is listed at 20%; domestic and international travel may be required for training and field demonstrations.

About the employer

SURVICE Engineering Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.