--- title: "UAS Test Pilot – Fixed-Wing · El Paso · ARC Aerospace" description: "El Paso, Texas, United States · Remote / Hybrid / On-site — ARC Aerospace & Defense Systems, LLC · El Paso, TX · Full-time or contract-to-hire ·…" canonical_url: "https://www.dronejobs.app/jobs/arc-aerospace-uas-test-pilot-fixed-wing" meta: "og:description": "El Paso, Texas, United States · Remote / Hybrid / On-site — ARC Aerospace & Defense Systems, LLC · El Paso, TX · Full-time or contract-to-hire ·…" "og:image": "https://www.dronejobs.app/_og/d/c_JobPosting%2Cslug_arc-aerospace-uas-test-pilot-fixed-wing%2Cp_Ii9qb2JzL2FyYy1hZXJvc3BhY2UtdWFzLXRlc3QtcGlsb3QtZml4ZWQtd2luZyI%2Cs_9LM5736qim2BuUDk.png" "og:image:height": "630" "og:image:type": image/png "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "UAS Test Pilot – Fixed-Wing · El Paso · ARC Aerospace" "twitter:image": "https://www.dronejobs.app/_og/d/c_JobPosting%2Cslug_arc-aerospace-uas-test-pilot-fixed-wing%2Cp_Ii9qb2JzL2FyYy1hZXJvc3BhY2UtdWFzLXRlc3QtcGlsb3QtZml4ZWQtd2luZyI%2Cs_9LM5736qim2BuUDk.png" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.dronejobs.app/llms.txt) [Back to jobs](https://www.dronejobs.app/jobs) ![Logo of ARC Aerospace](https://api.dronejobs.app/storage/logos/BGfDIYJrIPie23okrPOzURMr5LnqKA0f0R9HSTvA.jpg) **ARC Aerospace** **Actively hiring ** [Website](https://arc-aerospace.us) # **UAS Test Pilot – Fixed-Wing**
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Location El Paso, Texas, United States [Apply now](mailto:career@arc-aerospace.us) --- ARC Aerospace & Defense Systems, LLC · El Paso, TX · Full-time or contract-to-hire · Travel required About ARC ARC Aerospace & Defense Systems is an El Paso-based defense technology company building attritable autonomous systems for the U.S. Army and DOW. We design and build our own flight computers, motors, electronics, and fixed-wing UAS platforms. We’re looking for an experienced UAS pilot to lead flight test operations for our Xtruder platform, including upcoming Army demonstrations. What You’ll Do · Serve as pilot-in-command and safety pilot for development and demonstration flights of ARC’s fixed-wing Group 1 UAS · Fly autopilot tuning sorties (PID, airspeed/altitude, and navigation loops) with engineers, and take manual control when needed · Plan and execute flight test cards with defined objectives, limits, and abort criteria · Fly demonstration profiles at military test ranges, including government evaluations · Train and mentor ARC operators in simulation and live flight · Support mishap investigations through flight log review and root-cause analysis · Help write standard operating procedures, checklists, and safety procedures for flight operations Required Qualifications · Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate · 100+ documented hours flying fixed-wing UAS or RC aircraft, including manual flight · Experience with open autopilot ecosystems (ArduPilot, PX4, or similar) and ground control station software · Proven ability to recover aircraft from upsets, stalls, and degraded modes calmly and decisively · U.S. citizen · Willingness to travel for range operations and demonstrations · Ability to pass a practical check flight on an ARC aircraft Preferred Qualifications · Military UAS operator experience (Army 15W or equivalent), especially Shadow or Gray Eagle · Flight test experience: envelope expansion, system identification, autotuning · Experience operating at DoD test ranges or in restricted airspace · FAA Private Pilot certificate or higher · Current or prior security clearance · Familiarity with flight log analysis tools What We Offer · Competitive compensation and Benefits (for full-time positions) · Hands-on work with Army customers on systems going into soldiers’ hands · A small, fast-moving team where your judgment shapes how we fly To apply: Send your resume and a summary of your flight hours (aircraft types, platforms, and modes flown) to [career@arc-aerospace.us](mailto:career@arc-aerospace.us). 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