Sitreps 2 Steercos
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This range is provided by Sitreps 2 Steercos. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus and Stock options
Drone Operator
Compensation:
$130K + Equity
Location:
Paso Robles, CA or Sunnyvale, CA
The Role We’re hiring a Drone Operator to support our unmanned aerial systems (UAS) programs and ensure our platforms are ready to execute in the field. A Drone Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and readiness of the company's aerial robotics and support equipment.
You’ll spend most of your week in the field, conducting flight tests, operating drones in diverse mission scenarios, and keeping our fleet in peak condition. This role is highly hands-on: you’ll be flying, troubleshooting, repairing, updating software, and ensuring that we’re conducting flights in mission-relevant conditions. Your work is the backbone that enables flight testing, data collection, and rapid iteration on cutting-edge autonomy.
This is a startup. You’ll be moving fast, context-switching daily, and helping define the culture and process as we go. This is a rare opportunity to come in early and architect the future of defense.
Responsibilities:
Operate unmanned aerial systems (UAS) during test missions, training, and field operations
Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections to ensure airworthiness and mission readiness
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair drones and associated ground support equipment
Log flight hours, maintenance actions, and mission data for reporting and compliance
Support engineers by executing test plans, capturing data, and providing operator feedback
Safely transport, stage, and deploy drones across a variety of environments
Stay current with UAS software, firmware, and autonomy system updates
Enforce safe operating procedures and adhere to regulatory requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare platforms for demonstrations and field trials
Qualifications:
Hands-on experience operating drones in training, testing, or mission environments
Strong technical skills with UAV hardware, electronics, and ground control systems
Ability to perform field-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of conditions and environments
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe operating practices
Ability to lift, transport, and set up drone systems and support equipment
Clear written and verbal communication skills for logging missions and reporting results
Why Join the company:
Work on the world’s most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machines
Be a core part of a team building the first defense-specific robotic foundation model
Collaborate with some of the top engineers in autonomy, AI, and national security
See your work deployed on real systems
Help define the future of intelligent defense systems
Backed by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, and other top investors
Competitive base salary and meaningful equity
Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar
Catered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchen
EV charging
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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This range is provided by Sitreps 2 Steercos. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus and Stock options
Drone Operator
Compensation:
$130K + Equity
Location:
Paso Robles, CA or Sunnyvale, CA
The Role We’re hiring a Drone Operator to support our unmanned aerial systems (UAS) programs and ensure our platforms are ready to execute in the field. A Drone Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and readiness of the company's aerial robotics and support equipment.
You’ll spend most of your week in the field, conducting flight tests, operating drones in diverse mission scenarios, and keeping our fleet in peak condition. This role is highly hands-on: you’ll be flying, troubleshooting, repairing, updating software, and ensuring that we’re conducting flights in mission-relevant conditions. Your work is the backbone that enables flight testing, data collection, and rapid iteration on cutting-edge autonomy.
This is a startup. You’ll be moving fast, context-switching daily, and helping define the culture and process as we go. This is a rare opportunity to come in early and architect the future of defense.
Responsibilities:
Operate unmanned aerial systems (UAS) during test missions, training, and field operations
Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections to ensure airworthiness and mission readiness
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair drones and associated ground support equipment
Log flight hours, maintenance actions, and mission data for reporting and compliance
Support engineers by executing test plans, capturing data, and providing operator feedback
Safely transport, stage, and deploy drones across a variety of environments
Stay current with UAS software, firmware, and autonomy system updates
Enforce safe operating procedures and adhere to regulatory requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare platforms for demonstrations and field trials
Qualifications:
Hands-on experience operating drones in training, testing, or mission environments
Strong technical skills with UAV hardware, electronics, and ground control systems
Ability to perform field-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of conditions and environments
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe operating practices
Ability to lift, transport, and set up drone systems and support equipment
Clear written and verbal communication skills for logging missions and reporting results
Why Join the company:
Work on the world’s most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machines
Be a core part of a team building the first defense-specific robotic foundation model
Collaborate with some of the top engineers in autonomy, AI, and national security
See your work deployed on real systems
Help define the future of intelligent defense systems
Backed by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, and other top investors
Competitive base salary and meaningful equity
Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar
Catered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchen
EV charging
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sitreps 2 Steercos by 2x
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