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General Atomics

UAV Instructor/Operator III

Killeen, TX · On-site

$86K - $132K/yr

Serves as Instructor/Operator of assigned Unmanned Air Vehicle(s) (UAV). * Coordinates and actively ... civilian customers, contractors and aircrew. * Basic knowledge of computer operations and ...

General Atomics

UAV Systems Specialist III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$81K - $141K/yr

Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices ... Manned or Unmanned pilot certificate (military or civilian) highly desired * Ability to work ...

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GDIT

ASW Training Specialist

San Diego, CA

$76K - $103K/yr

Proven expertise as a qualified SONAR Supervisor and Acoustic Sensor Operator-S (ASO-S) on AN/SQQ ... Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual ...

GDIT

ASW Training Specialist

San Diego, CA

$76K - $103K/yr

... Sensor Operator (ASO), Active ASO, Surface Common Airborne Undersea Sensor System Functional ... Ability to work in a dynamic training environment and effectively interact with military, civilian ...

Anduril Industries

UAV Operator, Bolt

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$113K - $155K/yr

Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns ... sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. About The Team The ...

Sigmatech, Inc.

Test Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

$115K - $145K/yr

... sensor orchestration. Key Responsibilities: * Assist the Test Director in the timely planning ... Collaborate effectively with a diverse team of military and civilian personnel * Communicate ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual uav sensor operator civilian in the United States is $25.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Uav Sensor Operator Civilian vs Contract Uav Pilot Civilian?

AspectContractual Uav Sensor Operator CivilianContract Uav Pilot Civilian
Required CertificationsRemote Pilot Certificate, sensor operation trainingRemote Pilot Certificate, flight operation training
Work EnvironmentData collection, sensor management, often stationary or in controlled settingsFlying UAVs, navigation, and flight control in various environments
Employer & Industry UsageSurveying, agriculture, infrastructure inspectionAerial photography, mapping, surveillance

The Contractual Uav Sensor Operator Civilian focuses on managing sensors and data collection, while the Contract Uav Pilot Civilian primarily handles flying and navigation. Both roles require remote pilot certifications and are vital in UAV operations across industries, but they differ in daily tasks and skill sets.

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Sensor Software Engineer

AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.

Allen, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 hours ago

Job description

Position Summary:
The Sensor Software Engineer (SSE) is responsible for the development and optimization of the end-to-end software employed throughout EagleNXT’s suite of UAV sensors, including test and validation protocols. This position is an on-site role based out of our Allen, TX site. 
Essential Duties:
  • Generate and optimize algorithms for sensor operation, data extraction, filtering, and enhancement of visual and thermal image data.
  • Develop efficient, scalable, reliable software using languages such as C++ and Python for use in embedded sensor operating systems (typically RTOS, Linux, etc.).
  • Working with the Product and Project Management teams, manage the software development lifecycle from initial design through validation and implementation into production including the development of production test protocols, ensuring that timelines and quality standards are met.

Other Job-Specific Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
  • A minimum of five years of related experience in embedded systems development with visual/thermal sensors, image processing, sensor data analysis, or similar.
  • Experience with microcontrollers, FPGA, and DSP programming.
  • Familiarity with cloud services (AWS).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team to manage product development including planning, coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
  • Experience working in a regulated industry and with quality system requirements such as ISO-9001 and/or AS-9100.
  • Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and NetSuite applications.
  • Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the EagleNXT organization plus customer and supplier personnel.

About EagleNXT:
EagleNXT is a leading developer of high-performance drones, advanced sensors, and intelligent software solutions that deliver critical aerial intelligence to customers around the world. Founded in 2010 as "AgEagle", the company was formed to pioneer development and production of fixed-wing drones and aerial imagery collection and analytics solutions for the agriculture industry.
Today, with more than one million flights conducted globally, EagleNXT's platforms are trusted across defense, public safety, agriculture, infrastructure, mining, and environmental monitoring applications. The Company's drone systems have achieved multiple industry firsts, including FAA approvals for Operations Over People (OOP) and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), as well as EASA C2 certification in Europe and inclusion on the U.S. Department of Defense's Blue UAS list. EagleNXT's sensors are integrated into more than 150 different drone models and are used in over 100 research publications worldwide, reinforcing its longstanding leadership in precision agriculture, surveying, and environmental sustainability initiatives.

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