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About the Role

Seeking a Flight Test Engineer & Pilot to organize and execute flight testing of high-performance fixed-wing UAVs. This part-time contract role, up to 15 hours per week, may transition to full-time. Candidates must have experience flying similar aircraft and ideally manage flight test operations end-to-end, including location identification, flight plan and safety process preparation, and serving as or supporting remote Pilot-in-Command.

Responsibilities

Manually fly and land high-performance fixed-wing UAVs in FPV and line-of-sight configurations.
Perform pre-flight checks and make go/no-go decisions on early, less-than-fully-tuned airframes.
Lead flight operations in compliance with Part 107 and applicable regulations.
Serve as or support remote Pilot-in-Command.
Provide feedback on airframe and controller performance after each flight.
Identify and secure suitable test locations.
Coordinate with landowners or relevant authorities as needed.
Design operational procedures for safe takeoff, flight, and landing.
Develop flight plans and safety processes for each test event.
Support the engineering team in translating test objectives into structured, safe flight profiles.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience manually flying high-performance fixed-wing UAVs of significant mass and speed.
Comfort with both FPV and line-of-sight flight on aircraft that are not fully automated or tuned.
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
Recent, active experience leading business flight operations.
Experience serving as remote Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
Strong safety mindset.
Judgment to make independent go/no-go calls.
Ability to identify risk before and during flight operations.

Skills

Experience with experimental or prototype UAV platforms where automation and tuning are still in development.
Background in defense.
Background in aerospace.
Background in autonomous systems development.
Experience siting and permitting flight test areas.
Familiarity with airspace authorization tools such as LAANC.
Engineering background.
Ability to read and interpret avionics, telemetry, and flight control data.

Work Type

Part-time contract
Up to 15 hours per week
Potential to transition to full-time

Experience Level

Experience flying similar aircraft
Demonstrated experience manually flying high-performance fixed-wing UAVs
Recent, active experience leading business flight operations

Education Level

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Salary/Compensations

Competitive hourly rate

About the Company

Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup.
Founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software.
Developing an autonomous gun turret using advanced computer vision and control systems.
Aims to precisely detect, track, and neutralize enemy drones.
Operates with an engineering-first culture, valuing technical excellence and innovation.
Backed by founders' successful exits from two previous ventures acquired for a combined $180M in 2022.
Committed to ensuring groundbreaking technologies have a real-world impact.

Equal Opportunity

Allen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.