Advanced Drone Operator

Allen Control Systems

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Part 107 certified pilot
  • Hands-on experience with drone construction and offensive operations
  • Operational understanding of global drone usage
  • Proficient in Mission Planner and Beta Flight
  • Familiarity with data collection for computer vision
  • 3+ years of relevant drone or robotics experience
  • Strong problem-solving skills in dynamic environments
  • Excellent communication and team collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain drones for testing and missions
  • Plan and execute complex flight missions
  • Build, configure, and troubleshoot drone systems
  • Collaborate to collect and validate aerial data
  • Conduct flight tests and integrate feedback into design
  • Document operations and support mission debriefs

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • ACS Equity Package
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

We are expanding our flight operations capability and opening a new role for a highly skilled drone operator who is experienced in building, configuring, and flying advanced UAV systems. This person will play a key role in executing flight tests, evaluating drone performance, and supporting real-world operational requirements. You will serve as an additional Part 107 certified pilot to meet our growing testing and mission needs.

What You'll Do:
  • Operate and maintain drones for testing, evaluation, and operational missions.
  • Plan and execute complex flight missions using Mission Planner and Beta Flight.
  • Build, configure, and troubleshoot drone hardware and software systems.
  • Collaborate with engineering and data teams to collect and validate aerial data for computer vision model training.
  • Conduct flight tests to evaluate performance and integrate feedback into drone design and operational procedures.
  • Document flight operations, maintain detailed logs, and support mission debriefs.

What You'll Need:
  • Part 107 certified pilot.
  • Hands-on experience in printing, building, and flying drones for offensive operations.
  • Operational understanding of how drones are being used in current conflicts around the world.
  • Proficient in Mission Planner and Beta Flight for mission planning and drone control.
  • Familiarity with data collection and integration into computer vision or analytics workflows.
  • 3+ years of relevant drone operation or robotics experience.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in dynamic, experimental environments.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • ACS Equity Package
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

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