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DroneUp, LLC was born out of a vision to make autonomous flight great for communities, great for business, and great for the world. Yet more than visionaries; we have the tools, instruments, focus, and expertise to execute while utilizing a People Matter Most mentality.

Our founder envisioned a massive, untapped opportunity to leverage autonomous flight that would revolutionize how the world may "pitch" and "roll" in the future. To start, we have harnessed the power of airspace technology, analytics platforms, and drone services to transform business operations. Our long-term mission is to be Safe and Be Exceptional while building and deploying the world's most accessible drone ecosystem.

Ranked in the top 25 of LinkedIn Top Startups 2022, DroneUp is Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia and provides drone delivery service in 34 locations across six states in partnership with the #1 retailer in the world, Walmart, Inc(link removed)>

In 2022 DroneUp was on the list of "Next Big Things in Tech" but we are more than just invested in the drone ecosystem; we are equally invested in our people and landed successfully as a certified "Great Place to Work" in 2023. Knowing that our mission critical success comes directly from the people we bring onboard, we strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow, and go beyond the normal Field of View! Come fly with us as our team goes through our checklists that will Inspire Fast Action and take an entire industry to new heights. Be a Person Others Want to Follow!

Position Summary

DroneUp is looking for a Flight Test Specialist, Drone Pilot to join our developmental flight test team. The Flight Test Specialist, Drone Pilot will help test new UAS technologies for various applications across our organization. This role requires a rigorous approach to testing complex systems and their capabilities across a wide spectrum of environmental and operating conditions.

Responsibilities

• Execute test flights at our testing facilities

• Act as Flight Test Project Lead which will involve coordinating with other teams for the planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting of the test project
• Draft ground and flight test plans, test cards, and reports
• Leverage understanding of operational characteristics of the system under test (SUT) to contribute to the systems design or implementation
• Understand and be able to maintain basic SUT and test aircraft configurations
• Perform hardware and software troubleshooting
• Assist in validating new consumer facing software features
• Able to operate data collection systems and post process flight test data
• Contribute content and review flight manuals and other technical publications
• Provide suggestions to improve processes, documentation, and the safety of the flight test organization
• Improve the DroneUp end-to-end experience, working closely with the engineers to identify and close major issues
• Operate and/or fly complex and dangerous R&D flight missions, adhering to a high level of safety and systems understanding
• Fly aircraft in various weather conditions for 5 - 8 hours consecutively depending on assigned project
• Use sound problem-solving techniques, and technical and operational knowledge/experience to provide solutions to variety of problems
• Willingness to travel to test sites around the country. Travel expected to be <25%
• Other duties assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technology related field or 2 years of relevant experience
• Part 107 Certification
• Previous experience within a testing organization
• Previous experience with home-built UAS
• Previous experience with DU Watts Prism Sky (Preferred)
• Experience testing web-based applications
• Detail-oriented communication and documentation skills
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and understand various sUAS platforms and the systems they utilize

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Legal Services
• Identity Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)

Salary:

Just like drones themselves, your earning potential can soar to new heights, but it largely depends on your qualifications and expertise. If you are recognized as an industry expert, your earning potential can take true flight. The target salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000. Your unique qualifications and contributions to the field will play a significant role in determining your precise compensation. The total rewards for this position may also include; potential for annual bonuses, benefits package, paid time off, and more.

$75,000 - $95,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

DroneUp is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals, regardless of sex, age, race, national origin, disability or other protected characteristics. DroneUp subscribes to the equal employment opportunity requirements of applicable law. It is the policy of DroneUp to ensure equal opportunity to all employees and applicants in all employment matters, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, and separation. In these and all activities, DroneUp does not discriminate against any qualified individual because of sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, gender identity disability, handicap, liability for service in the United States Armed Forces, veteran status, and/or any other legally protected characteristic.

Any individual who feels that he or she may have been discriminated against in violation of this policy is strongly encouraged to immediately contact his or her supervisor or any member of DroneUp management. Any member of DroneUp management who is notified of alleged discrimination is required to immediately report the incident to the HR Department.

DroneUp will thoroughly investigate all such claims with due regard for the privacy of the individuals involved. Any employee who knowingly retaliates against an employee who has reported workplace discrimination will be subject to immediate corrective action, up to and potentially including termination of employment.

Security Responsibility Statement: Employees are expected to provide a high level of security to any personal or private information accessed as part of their work, whether at a DroneUp facility or remotely. This includes participating in security training, remaining sensitive to individual rights to personal privacy, and complying with company policies. Employees who have access to sensitive data that is protected by regulation, such as HIPAA, or by contract, such as credit card data, must comply with any additional requirements dictated by the governing regulations or associated contracts.

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