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Sentradel

Head of Manufacturing

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $220K/yr

Unjammable fiber optic and AI controlled drones are making the threat cheaper, faster, and harder ... How we work Full time, in person at our San Francisco office. We also travel and test frequently at ...

Sentradel

Mechanical Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$105K - $170K/yr

Unjammable fiber optic and AI controlled drones are making the threat cheaper, faster, and harder ... How we work Full time, in person at our San Francisco office. We also travel and test frequently at ...

Sentradel

Electrical Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$110K - $170K/yr

Unjammable fiber optic and AI controlled drones are making the threat cheaper, faster, and harder ... How we work Full time, in person at our San Francisco office. We also travel and test frequently at ...

Skydio, Inc

Software Engineer - Security

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$160K - $210K/yr

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key ... At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base ...

Kraken Kinetics

Weapon Systems Instructor

West End, NC · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

Understand operational considerations across supported drone platforms and vendors. * Maintain ... Support safe handling and operational employment of controlled kinetic systems. Training ...

SAIC

RTC-IL Remote Pilot Operator

Elgin, IL · Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Regional ...

SAIC

CLT Remote Pilot Operator

Charlotte, NC · Remote

This is NOT a UAS / UAV / RPV / DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Charlotte ...

SAIC

N90 - Remote Pilot Operator

Westbury, NY · Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the New York ...

SAIC

ZNY Remote Pilot Operator

Ronkonkoma, NY · Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

This is NOT a UAS / UAV / RPV / DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the New York ...

SAIC

D10 Remote Pilot Operator

Dallas, TX · Remote

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for a Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Dallas ...

SAIC

ANC Remote Pilot Operator

Anchorage, AK · Remote

This is NOT a UAS / UAV / RPV / DRONE pilot position. We are looking for a Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidate to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Anchorage ...

SAIC

ZMP Remote Pilot Operator

Farmington, MN · Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Minneapolis ...

SAIC

ATC Tower Remote Pilot Operator

College Park, GA · Remote

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Atlanta ...

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How much do full time drone controller jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time drone controller in the United States is $119,497.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Drone Controller vs Part Time Drone Operator?

AspectFull Time Drone ControllerPart Time Drone Operator
CredentialsFAA drone certification, relevant licensesFAA drone certification, may be optional for limited hours
Work EnvironmentOffice, field, or remote settings, regular hoursFlexible hours, project-based or occasional
Employer & IndustryCompanies in media, agriculture, constructionFreelance, part-time roles in similar industries
Search & Comparison IntentSeeking stable employment with benefitsLooking for flexible, short-term work

Full Time Drone Controllers typically work regular hours with stable employment, requiring certifications and often benefits. Part Time Drone Operators usually work on a flexible basis, may have similar certifications, but focus on short-term or project-based tasks. The choice depends on your desired work schedule and career stability.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Drone Controller job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,497 per year, or $57.5 per hour.

Head of Manufacturing

Sentradel

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$120K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

About Sentradel
Over 90 percent of combat deaths in Ukraine are caused by small drones. In Colombia, over 100 military and police officers have been killed by cartel operated drones. Shahed drones hit civilian and military targets across the Middle East uncontested. Unjammable fiber optic and AI controlled drones are making the threat cheaper, faster, and harder to stop. This problem will only get worse.
Sentradel is a defense startup in San Francisco building autonomous, low cost kinetic turret systems designed to defeat Group 1 (small FPV drones) and low flying Group 2 drone threats. We have shot down dozens of drones in live fire testing, have active Department of War agreements, commercial partnerships, and sales.
How we work
Full time, in person at our San Francisco office. We also travel and test frequently at our Nevada range, and across the US at demos with partners and customers.
Job Overview
We are looking for a Head of Manufacturing to run our machine shop. Every part produced in house goes through you: fixturing, toolpaths, and shop organization.
Responsibilities
• Fixturing, toolpaths, tooling, and shop organization
• Design and machine custom fixtures
• Set up toolholders, tool offsets, and work offsets
• Work closely with engineering team to keep parts optimized for manufacturability
Qualifications
• Several years of experience managing a full sized CNC
• Experience with a 3 axis CNC
• Extensive Fusion 360 experience with CAD and CAM
• Experience in a machine shop or company built on rapid iteration
US Person Requirement
Sentradel is a US defense contractor and this role involves access to export-controlled technical data. Applicants must be a US Person as defined under ITAR (22 CFR 120.62): a US citizen, US lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

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