Description About the Role (Bay Point, California) Join a dedicated and agile flight test team supporting in-house drone development. As a Drone Test Operator, you'll conduct daily test flights, capture detailed flight data, and ensure smooth and safe drone operations across two active sites. This is not a passive piloting job-you'll be embedded in field operations, adapting to dynamic test conditions and collaborating closely with engineering teams to push the envelope of aerial autonomy and hardware validation. You'll be expected to execute test profiles, communicate findings, and adjust flight parameters on the fly, all while helping develop safer, smarter, and more robust drone systems. This is a hands-on, full-time role with weekday field testing and flexibility to pivot locations or schedules as needed. You'll Also Contribute To: - Execute and adapt to multiple test flights daily, adjusting profiles and parameters as required - Communicate closely with flight test lead and engineering team during and after flights - Conduct pre-flight and post-flight checks, ensuring safety and readiness - Manage airspace and coordinate with relevant stakeholders during operations - Support logbook maintenance, site setup, and drone transport - Identify off-nominal behaviors and provide structured feedback to support diagnostics - Work independently with minimal oversight across Bay Point and Oakland test site We're Excited About You Because... - You hold a valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate with 100+ hours of UAS flight time - You're experienced in both quad and hexacopter platforms - You have hands-on skill flying in Stabilized Mode and performing manual maneuvers - You understand national airspace and FAA rules, and apply them in the field - You're tech-capable with Google Docs, Sheets, Jira, Confluence, and Slack - You're a reliable team player, comfortable adapting in fast-paced environments- You're comfortable working outdoors in varied weather, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working on your feet - You're mobile and flexible-capable of shifting between locations and adjusting to variable hour Additional Skills & Qualifications We're Excited About You Because... - You hold a valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate with 100+ hours of UAS flight time - You're experienced in both quad and hexacopter platforms - You have hands-on skill flying in Stabilized Mode and performing manual maneuvers - You understand national airspace and FAA rules, and apply them in the field - You're tech-capable with Google Docs, Sheets, Jira, Confluence, and Slack - You're a reliable team player, comfortable adapting in fast-paced environments- You're comfortable working outdoors in varied weather, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working on your feet - You're mobile and flexible-capable of shifting between locations and adjusting to variable hour Preferred Qualifications - You've worked with PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, or Herelink-based systems - You're familiar with ground control software like QGroundControl or Mission Planner - You've contributed to drone development, aerospace, or robotic testing programs- You bring operational discipline and field testing experience Working Conditions - This is an on-site role across Bay Point and Oakland - Testing takes place outdoors in various weather conditions (sun, wind, heat, etc.) - Field operations involve standing for extended periods and repetitive drone handling - Must be available for early mornings, and variable hours Why Join Us? You'll be on the front lines of aerial innovation, directly contributing to the development and validation of new drone systems. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role where your field skills, judgment, and communication directly shape product safety, performance, and readiness. Expect meaningful work, fast iteration, and a chance to help define the future of drone logistics. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Bay Point,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.