Drone Operator (Robotics)

TL;DR

Drone Operator (Robotics): Piloting and supervising uncrewed aerial systems for autonomy trials and mission rehearsals with an accent on flight safety, data capture, and hardware troubleshooting. Focus on executing drone flight operations to provide feedback for training the first robotic foundation model for defense.

Location: Onsite in Paso Robles, CA; Must be a U.S. citizen

Salary: $65,000 - $850,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is developing the first robotic foundation model for defense to provide U.S. forces with adaptable and autonomous power across every domain.

What you will do

• Plan and execute drone flight operations in support of autonomy testing and mission rehearsals.
• Pilot uncrewed aerial systems manually and supervise autonomous flights, intervening safely when needed.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections, routine maintenance, and troubleshoot hardware/payload issues in the field.
• Capture, log, and organize flight data and telemetry to support model training and engineering teams.
• Enforce airspace, range, and safety protocols in compliance with FAA and site regulations.
• Provide structured feedback to engineers on system performance, failure modes, and edge cases.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience operating drones or uncrewed aerial systems (commercial or military).
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, or the ability to obtain one prior to start.
• Must be a U.S. citizen (required for work on defense programs).
• Comfort working outdoors in varied conditions and ability to lift and transport equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills with hardware, batteries, and payloads.
• Strong situational awareness and an uncompromising commitment to safety.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful equity and competitive pay.
• Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution.
• Daily catered lunch and a fully stocked kitchen.
• Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar.
• Unlimited AI tokens and EV charging.