FlightWave Aerospace - A Red Cat Company · 5 hours ago
Production Flight Test I
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26.50/hr - $43/hr
2+ years expFlightWave Aerospace is a growing drone technology company focused on serving defense, public safety, and government security organizations. They are seeking a dedicated Flight Test Pilot to support operational and quality control testing of unmanned aircraft systems, primarily focusing on flight testing and flying.
AerospaceData Collection and LabelingTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct functional testing and quality control flights for new and production aircraft
Operate as a remote pilot or visual observer during flight test operations
Prepare UAS platforms for flight, including pre-flight inspections and setup of ground control equipment
Identify, document, and help troubleshoot technical issues found during flight testing
Maintain detailed records of flights, test results, and any discrepancies
Work closely with engineers to provide feedback on system performance, reliability, and usability
Assist with basic repairs, calibrations, and hardware swaps as needed
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
2 years of Drone Pilot Experience (Hobby or Commercial)
300 hours of verifiable commercial drone experience
Hands-on experience operating and flying both quadrotor and fixed-wing UAS platforms
Familiarity with basic electronics, tools, wiring, and mechanical systems
Strong attention to detail, process discipline, and documentation habits
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field
Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, or similar flight control systems
Prior experience supporting structured flight test or engineering test programs
Familiarity with GCS tools like QGroundControl or Mission Planner
Basic knowledge of telemetry systems, log analysis, or test instrumentation
Military or government flight operations experience is a plus
Benefits
Generous annual equity package
Potential bonuses
Company
FlightWave Aerospace - A Red Cat Company
FlightWave Aerospace is a division of Red Cat, focused on delivering extended short-range, endurance-optimized uncrewed aircraft for mission-critical operations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.9MKey Investors
United States Air ForceSnowpoint VenturesBreakout Labs
2024-09-17Grant· $1.9M
2024-06-11Acquired
2022-03-15Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Trent Lukaczyk
CTO & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-10-10
Red Cat Holdings, Inc.
2025-04-07
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