Pilot

Sugar Maple Health • $110K — $130K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) for UAS or RPAS platforms
  • Valid FAA Part 107 certification and knowledge of COA processes
  • FAA Part 61 or 141 pilot certification with multi-engine privileges
  • Solid understanding of airspace coordination and preflight risk assessments
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct disciplined test operations in field scenarios
  • Effective communicator, able to lead briefings and debriefings
  • Comfort with changing aircraft configurations and operational speeds

Responsibilities

  • Serve as RPIC for all aircraft during flight testing and demonstrations
  • Execute flight test cards while monitoring vehicle state and test objectives
  • Lead preflight and postflight discussions with the test team
  • Make go/no-go decisions based on flight readiness and environmental factors
  • Ensure adherence to SOPs and emergency protocols throughout flights
  • Compile detailed debrief reports on flight anomalies and performance
  • Assist test teams with ground operations and flight plan development

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity opportunities
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Comprehensive health plans
  • 6% retirement matching
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Complimentary meals and snacks in the office
  • Access to AI tools and subscriptions
Full Job Description
As a Pilot at Poseidon Aerospace, you will serve as the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. Flying is your primary function, you own the aircraft from preflight to post-flight, and when you9re not in the air, you9re supporting the test team on the ground to make sure the next flight is ready to go.

This role is for pilots first. You bring deep UAS operational experience, sharp situational awareness, and the discipline to run repeatable test operations safely. The engineering curiosity is a bonus, stick time is the foundation.

Flying responsibilities
  • Serve as RPIC for all Poseidon aircraft during developmental flight testing and operational demonstrations
  • Execute flight test cards with precision, maintaining awareness of vehicle state, airspace, and test objectives throughout each sortie
  • Lead preflight briefings and postflight debriefings with the test team
  • Conduct flight readiness reviews and make go/no-go decisions based on aircraft status, weather, and airspace conditions
  • Maintain and apply SOPs, emergency checklists, and crew resource management practices on every flight
  • Provide structured debrief reports including anomalies, out-of-limits observations, and qualitative flight assessment


Ground support responsibilities

When not flying, you9ll work alongside the test team to keep operations moving.
  • Support ground operations, range setup, and communications infrastructure for test campaigns
  • Assist in developing and maintaining flight test plans, SOPs, and operational documentation
  • Coordinate airspace authorizations, COA applications, and range scheduling
  • Review flight data logs to flag anomalies and provide pilot perspective to engineering teams
  • Help configure and verify aircraft systems prior to flight, working alongside avionics and propulsion engineers
  • Contribute to the development of operational concepts for autonomous and remote-piloted missions


Required qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience as RPIC for UAS or RPAS platforms in operational or test environments
  • FAA Part 107 certification; familiarity with COA processes and experimental aircraft operations
  • FAA Part 61 or Part 141 certificated pilot (Private, Commercial, or ATP) with multi-engine privileges
  • Strong working knowledge of airspace coordination, mission planning, and preflight risk assessment
  • Ability to execute disciplined, repeatable test operations in dynamic field environments
  • Clear, structured communicator - comfortable leading briefs and debriefs with mixed engineering and operations audiences
  • At ease with evolving aircraft configurations and startup-level operational tempo


Bonus points for
  • RPIC experience on large or complex UAS platforms (Group 3-5, e.g., Reaper, Global Hawk, or comparable)
  • Familiarity with telemetry systems, GCS interfaces, and autopilot behavior in test configurations
  • Experience supporting field test campaigns for new or developmental aircraft platforms
  • Exposure to flight test instrumentation, data logging, or postflight analysis workflows
  • Knowledge of simulation environments used for mission rehearsal or systems testing
  • Aerospace, systems, or mechanical engineering background


What you get from us
  • Competitive salary and meaningful early-stage equity
  • Relocation support if applicable
  • Employee Health Benefit Plans
  • 6% Retirement matching
  • Flexible PTO
  • Free lunches, snacks, and a stocked fridge at our offices
  • AI tools and subscriptions


Even if you don9t meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. At Poseidon Aerospace, we value diverse perspectives and are always looking for talented individuals with unconventional backgrounds.

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