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Saic

Mission Operations Support Specialist

Chantilly, VA Β· On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Description SAIC has an immediate opening for a Mission Operations Support Specialist on a very exciting program! You will join a select cadre of mission system operators to support one of our ...

SAIC

Mission Operations Support Specialist

Chantilly, VA Β· On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Description SAIC has an immediate opening for a Mission Operations Support Specialist on a very exciting program! You will join a select cadre of mission system operators to support one of our ...

SAIC

Mission Operations Support Specialist

Chantilly, VA Β· On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Description ο»ΏSAIC has an immediate opening for a Mission Operations Support Specialist on a very exciting program! You will join a select cadre of mission system operators to support one of our ...

Anduril Industries

Mission Operations Engineer

Atlanta, GA Β· On-site

$66K - $90K/yr

We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing ... ABOUT THE JOB The Mission Operations team is responsible for managing the execution, growth, and ...

Anduril Industries

Mission Operations Engineer

Atlanta, GA Β· On-site

$66K - $90K/yr

We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing ... ABOUT THE JOB The Mission Operations team is responsible for managing the execution, growth, and ...

Foster Fuels, Inc.

$50K - $80K/yr

Mission Critical Operations Specialist Full Time Brookneal, VA, US 5 days ago Requisition ID: 1142 Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually SUMMARY The position supports a broad range of ...

HavocAI

Air Operations Specialist

San Diego, CA Β· On-site

$130K - $155K/yr

Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk. Havoc was founded in 2024 and ... The Air Operations Specialist is the person on the ground making that happen. This is a field-first ...

HavocAI

Air Operations Specialist

San Diego, CA Β· On-site

Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk. Havoc was founded in 2024 and ... The Air Operations Specialist is the person on the ground making that happen. This is a field-first ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for mission operations specialist in the United States is $68,426.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $81,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Mission Operations Specialist (UAS Pilot)

Long Beach, CA β€’ On-site

Odys Aviation
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Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled UAV Pilot to join our Flight Test & Operations team as a Mission Operations Specialist.

In this role, you will serve as the primary Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) for our developmental eVTOL Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platforms, piloting complex, novel aircraft from the Ground Control Station (GCS) during live test events.

Beyond the stick, you will own the operational and regulatory groundwork that makes each flight possible β€” integrating the GCS, drafting Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), securing flight authorizations, and partnering with engineering to translate test objectives into safe, executable mission profiles. You will leverage your flight test background and deep knowledge of EASA JARUS SORA and FAA Part 107/108 regulations to safely advance our aircraft from early R&D testing through to commercial certification.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary pilot at the Ground Control Station (GCS) during live experimental flight tests, safely executing mission profiles on complex, novel eVTOL UAV architectures.
  • Translate engineering objectives into safe, executable flight test plans and pilot them dynamically within a rapid prototyping and testing environment.
  • Lead the development of Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and operational risk assessments. Secure flight authorizations and waivers by applying the EASA JARUS SORA framework alongside FAA Part 107 and FAA Part 108 (BVLOS) regulations.
  • Take ownership of the integration, testing, and troubleshooting of Ground Control Stations (GCS). Ensure seamless command, control, and telemetry flow between the GCS and aircraft via C2 links and high-bandwidth datalinks.
  • Manage the integration, functional testing, and operational deployment of various R&D flight test payloads (e.g., telemetry equipment, optical sensors, ballast systems).
  • Apply established UAS flight test methodologies to optimize test efficiency, safety, and operational procedures for our autonomous eVTOL UAV platforms.
  • Collaborate closely with R&D engineering teams to analyze post-flight telemetry, evaluate handling qualities, validate C2 link robustness, and refine vehicle design based on real-world flight execution.
Required Qualifications
  • Active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate with a proven logbook demonstrating significant flight hours as an RPIC on complex UAS or developmental eVTOL UAV platforms.
  • Demonstrated hands‑on experience piloting complex, multi‑rotor, or thrust‑vectored vertical lift UAVs in an R&D, experimental, or operational test environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aviation, or a related technical field.
  • Professional experience in experimental, R&D, or certification flight test programs β€” whether as a UAV operator/pilot, Flight Test Engineer, or both.
  • Practical experience executing the EASA JARUS SORA process, coupled with deep expertise in the FAA Part 107 and FAA Part 108 frameworks for complex or Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations.
  • Hands‑on experience with Ground Control Station (GCS) integration, specifically focusing on:
    • Command and Control (C2) link architecture and performance validation.
    • Datalink integration (telemetry, video, and command streams).
    • Hardware and software payload integration.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with additional FAA aircraft certification frameworks (e.g., Part 21, Part 23, Part 27).
  • Experience with flight test data analysis software (e.g., IADS, MATLAB, Python) to support rapid R&D iterations.
  • Human Factors Evaluation Experience β€” pilot interface design, workload assessment, GCS ergonomics, or HMI evaluation in flight test settings.
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