UAV Test Pilots SURVICE Engineering CompanyUAV Test PilotsChurchville, MD$28–$33 / hourThey have also contributed their expertise to other vital national defense programs and technologies that involve survivability, cybersecurity, information technology/management, software engineering, unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and metrology/reverse engineering. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and they are proud to have supported the development, testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) of many of the major U.S. air, land, and sea combat systems in the field today.
UAS Red Team Pilot CACIUAS Red Team PilotAberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland$75,200–$158,100 / yearAs a CACI UAS Red Team Pilot you will be responsible for performing operational responsibilities for COTS UAS fixed-wing and rotary platforms and supporting systems to gather intelligence for mission planning, mission sensor/payload operations, launching, remotely piloting, and recovering remote piloted ground and air vehicle systems. Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
AIRPLANE PILOT United States Air ForceAIRPLANE PILOTDC$140,025–$182,034 / yearAdditionally, if you are applying for a higher grade (GS) and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old). The qualifications of Airplane/Helicopter Pilots or Airplane/Helicopter Flight Instructors in an Air Force active duty and Reserve force are directly related to the completion of prerequisite training and number of flying hours rather than years of experience.
Sr Staff Test Pilot Northrop Grumman CorpSr Staff Test PilotBaltimore, MD$222,700–$334,100 / yearThe above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate''s experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation''s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.
Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration - Expeditionary (R5175) Shield AIManager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration - Expeditionary (R5175)Washington, DCCollaboration Across Teams & Partners — Act as a primary technical interface with the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team, the GCS team, feature crews, the Strategic Systems (ACP) portfolio (whose existing mission autonomy solution underpins X-BAT), and customer/program offices (U.S. and international services); author and negotiate ICDs and interface contracts rather than just consume them. Develop & Field Autonomy — Develop & integrate autonomy software solutions onto V-BAT, including payload and sensor integration (e.g., payload computer bring-up, ViDAR, EO/IR), integration with the custom V-BAT autopilot and its control modes (e.g., HSA, waypoint), multi-agent coordination, and customer release cadence — and lead a small team through the design, development, and delivery of a major capability or program.
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Expeditionary (R5208) Shield AIStaff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Expeditionary (R5208)Washington, DCLI-ED1 #LD Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on these platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware — for U.S. and international defense customers.
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Expeditionary (R5208) Shield AISenior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Expeditionary (R5208)Washington, DCLI-ED1 #LC Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. In this role, you'll develop new autonomy capabilities — including mission behaviors, platform-specific control (including VTOL transitions), multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy — and own major features from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live flight test.
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapons (R5400) Shield AIStaff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapons (R5400)Washington, DCCollaboration Across Teams & Partners – Serve as a primary technical interface with the Autonomy Capabilities team, Perception team, feature crews, autopilot vendors, C2 providers, and customer/contractor partners; influence interface definitions and coordinate integration across organizations. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on launched effects platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware—for U.S. and international defense customers.
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapons (R5398) Shield AISenior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapons (R5398)Washington, DCYou'll solve the organization's most complex integration challenges, influence long-term technical strategy, and partner with engineering leadership, the Autonomy Capabilities and Perception teams, autopilot vendors, C2 providers, and customer stakeholders to deliver autonomy capabilities that perform reliably in operational environments. Collaboration Across Teams & Partners – Build strong technical partnerships across the Autonomy Capabilities team, Perception team, feature crews, autopilot vendors, C2 providers, customer organizations, and engineering leadership; influence architecture and technical direction beyond the portfolio.
Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration (R5153) Shield AIManager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration (R5153)Washington, DCCollaboration Across Teams & Partners — Act as a primary technical interface with the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team, feature crews, autopilot vendors (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot), C2 providers, and customer/contractor partners (including embedded contractor engineers and U.S. or international government program offices); author and negotiate ICDs and interface contracts rather than just consume them. Develop & Field Autonomy — Develop & integrate autonomy software solutions onto launched effects platforms, including payload computer bring-up, autopilot integration (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot), multi-agent coordination, and fleet-scale deployment to disconnected or air-gapped environments — and lead a small team through the design, development, and delivery of a major capability or program.
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Emerging Domains (R5423) Shield AISenior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Emerging Domains (R5423)Washington, DCThe Autonomous Pilot Integration team for Emerging Domains builds autonomy solutions for new platforms and mission profiles outside Shield AI's established portfolios—including space (satellites, missile defense), maritime (USV and UUV integration), and contested logistics (unmanned helicopters and related autonomous resupply platforms). Develop & Field Autonomy – Develop and integrate autonomy software onto emerging-domain platforms, including platform and autopilot integration, payload and sensor integration, mission behaviors, multi-agent coordination, and validation through software-, hardware-, vehicle-, and live testing.
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Emerging Domains (R5398) Shield AISenior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Emerging Domains (R5398)Washington, DCThe Autonomous Pilot Integration team for Emerging Domains builds autonomy solutions for new platforms and mission profiles outside Shield AI's established portfolios—including space (satellites, missile defense), maritime (USV and UUV integration), and contested logistics (unmanned helicopters and related autonomous resupply platforms). #LI-ED1 #LE Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location.
NewHELICOPTER PILOT United States ArmyHELICOPTER PILOTDC$123,870–$161,034 / yearPossess a valid state drivers license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which they live or are principally employed, in accordance with Army and Air Force Vehicle Operations Directives; and, Qualify to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment for "Maintenance Purposes Only" according to Army or Air Force Vehicle Maintenance Operations Directives. Possess a valid state drivers license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which they live or are principally employed, in accordance with Army and Air Force Vehicle Operations Directives; and, Qualify to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment for "Maintenance Purposes Only" according to Army or Air Force Vehicle Maintenance Operations Directives.
C-UAS Trainer/RPV Pilot Darkblade Systems, LLCC-UAS Trainer/RPV PilotAberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland$105,000–$145,000 / yearFull timeDarkblade Systems, as a part of the CIS Secure enterprise, is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, operational support and training services. The candidate is responsible for COTS UAS multi-rotor platforms and supporting systems to gather intelligence for mission planning, mission sensor/payload operations, launching, remotely piloting, and recovering remote piloted ground and air vehicle systems.
Remote Piloted Vehicles (RPV) Pilot TechINT Solutions Group, LLCRemote Piloted Vehicles (RPV) PilotBaltimore, MDRemoteHowever, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by TechINT Solution Group, or (c) consistent with TechINT Solutions Group’s legal duty to furnish information. TechINT Solutions Group is seeking motivated individuals to work at Aberdeen Proving Grounds for the position of Unmanned Aerial System Pilot, who will operate commercial off the shelf (COTS) remotely piloted vehicles (RPVs), ground stations, and payloads.
Technical Lead - Building Decarbonization Research & Pilots Steven Winter AssociatesTechnical Lead - Building Decarbonization Research & PilotsWashington, DC$110,000–$155,000 / yearWe endeavor to create a workplace where people feel empowered to act; a safe place where people are open to discussing different views; ongoing education opportunities around diversity, equity, and inclusion; and to build a culture of belonging and accountability. Responsibilities include project meetings, technical analysis, site visits, and field investigations at active construction sites and occupied buildings.
Field Project Manager & Remote Pilot in Command American RoboticsField Project Manager & Remote Pilot in CommandSparks Glencoe, MarylandRemoteThe ideal candidate holds a valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, has a proven track record in managing UAS field operations, and demonstrates exceptional organizational and leadership abilities. This dual-role position combines hands-on expertise in UAS operations with advanced project management skills to deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes in diverse applications.
Maintenance Technical Pilot PSA Airlines, IncMaintenance Technical PilotArlington, VAComplies with all administrative programs including airport/route qualification, flight time limitations, currency requirements (physicals, takeoffs and landings, home study courses, etc.), pilot flight equipment, uniform discipline, manuals, policies and procedures, and others, as assigned. Such authority commences at the time the crewmembers report for duty, continues while enroute, at intermediate departure points, and until the crewmembers have gone off duty to receive a rest period.
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration Shield AISenior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot IntegrationWashington, DCCollaboration Across Teams — Work closely with the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team, feature crews, and external partners (platform integrators, vehicle/autopilot control vendors, C2 providers) to deliver and validate mission-critical functionality on time. • Hardware/Software Debugging — Diagnose and resolve integration issues across complex autonomy stacks, payload computers, and embedded systems in lab and field environments — including memory, CPU, and timing profiling under operationally-representative loads.
External Pilot Textron IncExternal PilotHunt Valley, MD$31–$46.29 / hourDuties include but are not limited to; assisting project engineering with all aspects of new product integration, implementation, and testing in both ground and flight environments, support of new integration flight tests, customer training and support, system capability demonstration flights, and New Aircraft Check Out (NACO) of production UAS platforms at operational locations around the globe. Recruiting Company: Textron Systems Primary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt Valley Job Function: Flight Operations Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Experienced Shift: First Shift Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time Job Posting: 05/27/2026, 8:40:19 PM Job Number: 342357.