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Axon

Director of Sales, Majors Air

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$123K - $198K/yr

... drone dock deployments, remote operations, and integration into daily emergency workflows. * Expand ... Build strong partnerships with internal teams, including product, engineering, strategy, and ...

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 ... Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (Multimedia Developers, Quality Assurance ...

SAIC

S46 Remote Pilot Operator

Burien, WA · Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Part-time, Remote Pilot ... Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (Multimedia Developers, Quality Assurance ...

SAIC

ZDC Remote Pilot Operator

Leesburg, VA · Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

This is NOT a UAS / UAV / RPV / DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot ... Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (Multimedia Developers, Quality Assurance ...

Terabase Energy, Inc

Operations Project Manager

Berkeley, CA · On-site +1

$90K - $120K/yr

We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the ... Additional scope includes subcontractor management of drone service providers, performing quality ...

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 ... Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (Multimedia Developers, Quality Assurance ...

SAIC

ZAN 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 ... Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (Multimedia Developers, Quality Assurance ...

SAIC

ZME Remote Pilot Operator

Memphis, TN · Remote

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for a Full-time, Remote Pilot ... Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (Multimedia Developers, Quality Assurance ...

SAIC

ZLC Remote Pilot Operator

Salt Lake City, UT · Remote

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot ... Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (Multimedia Developers, Quality Assurance ...

Airspace Link, Inc.

General Applicants

Detroit, MI · On-site +1

... Application Engineering and Geospatial Engineering to help grow our business and build the tools ... In short, the right remote candidates are considered, though preference may be given to local ...

SAIC

ZAN Remote Pilot Operator

Anchorage, AK · On-site +1

This is NOT a UAS / UAV / RPV / DRONE pilot position. We are looking for a Full-time, Remote Pilot ... Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (Multimedia Developers, Quality Assurance ...

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How much do remote drone programming jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote drone programming in the United States is $88,946.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $116,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Drone Programming vs Remote UAV Software Development?

AspectRemote Drone ProgrammingRemote UAV Software Development
CredentialsProgramming skills, drone operation knowledgeSoftware engineering, UAV system understanding
Work EnvironmentRemote, field testing, lab workRemote, software development teams
Industry UsageCommercial, recreational drone sectorsDefense, research, aerospace industries
Job FocusWriting code for drone control and navigationDeveloping UAV software systems and algorithms

Remote Drone Programming involves coding for drone control systems, often in commercial or recreational contexts, while Remote UAV Software Development focuses on creating complex software for UAV systems used in defense or research. Both roles require programming skills but differ in industry focus and application environment.

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Infographic showing various Remote Drone Programming job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,946 per year, or $42.8 per hour.
ZLC Remote Pilot Operator

ZLC Remote Pilot Operator

Science Applications International Corporation

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

69th of 210 rated it services

Job description


PLEASE NOTE: 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 Salt Lake ARTCC (ZLC) in Salt Lake City, UT, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Job Description:
The RPO plays the role of the pilot and other controllers in the Air Traffic Controller training simulator. The RPO operates a combination of a simulated radar display and voice communication system to simulate the actions and communication of pilots and remote ATC facilities during medium and high-fidelity training exercises. RPOs receive voice commands from students, input proper entries into the automated system to simulate pilot actions, translate displayed information into appropriate ATC terminology, and respond to the student via the VCS utilizing proper phraseology.
The candidate will be required to complete the following certifications: Classroom (pass test on airspace and procedures) and Lab (perform as a Remote Pilot Operator on all positions).
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for ensuring that air traffic control specialists provide the flying public with a high level of safety and professionalism. A well-trained Air Traffic Control (ATC) workforce plays an essential role in fulfilling this responsibility. The FAA employs more than 14,000 air traffic controllers. They work in air traffic facilities of varying sizes, safely separating more than 50,000 aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS) each day.
To provide such air traffic services, the FAA trains new air traffic control specialists and provides recurrent training to current air traffic control specialists. The FAA utilizes Contractor-provided instructional services at FAA ATC facilities throughout the U.S. and its Territories to ensure these training needs are met. The scope of the contractor-provided services includes all training and training program support to successfully train and prepare students to become fully certified air traffic controllers. SAIC must provide training and training related support services as required for all types and levels of ATC facilities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • Candidates for this position must have a minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and demonstrate basic computer proficiency
  • Candidates must possess an ability to read and interpret materials such as diagrams and manuals and have the ability to speak clearly and be understood

Desired Skills and Experience:
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (Multimedia Developers, Quality Assurance, Instructions System Designers, Subject Matter Experts, Instructors)
  • Experience and certification in ATC Tower, TRACON or En Route simulation lab is strongly desired, but not required
  • Effective oral and written communications skills
  • Working knowledge of the FAAO JO 7110.65 is strongly desired, but not required
  • Effective team building skills
  • MS Office Suite Proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
  • Basic familiarization of current technologic tools (tablets, notebooks, applications, etc.)
  • Basic familiarization or experience with pilot/controller communications or phraseology

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