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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Heven AeroTech's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Heven AeroTech's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Heven AeroTech
- high 33 stale, 0 reposted of 34 open
- Hiring momentum
- 62 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Heven AeroTech's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Heven AeroTech.
About this role
The UAS Flight Test Operator at Heven AeroTech is responsible for executing flight and ground tests of hydrogen-powered drones. This role involves operating unmanned aerial systems, preparing test articles, documenting observations, and maintaining flight test records under the guidance of engineering leads. The position requires travel to test ranges and collaboration with a cross-functional team to ensure safe and effective test execution.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Heven AeroTech as an employer.
What you need
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency due to ITAR/EAR compliance
- Technical degree, military UAS training, flight test operator experience, or equivalent field experience
- Minimum of 4 years of military or commercial UAS experience
- Experience supporting UAS developmental flight testing
- Experience maintaining logbooks, maintenance records, configuration records, and discrepancy documentation in a controlled operational or test environment
- Experience with payloads, radios, GCS software, and autopilot ecosystems
Nice to have
- Experience operating military fixed-wing VTOL, multirotor, and Group 2+ UAS in operational environments
- Experience supporting developmental flight testing, ground testing, iron bird testing, or controlled system checkout activities
- Experience with SOCOM Modular Payload standards
- Experience with multiple GCS software platforms
- Ability to inspect, install, troubleshoot, and perform basic repairs on payload and radio integration harnesses under engineering direction
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off/sick
- Critical illness coverage
- Hospital indemnity coverage
- Accident coverage
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Role focuses on execution rather than engineering ownership
- Requires outdoor work in varying weather conditions
- Travel to test sites may be required
Summarised from Heven AeroTech's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Heven AeroTech on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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