Developmental Test Pilot

AVIAN

. Serve as a Developmental Test Pilot and Project Officer supporting MQ-9 Reaper developmental test and evaluation activities .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timePatuxent River • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $165,000 - $187,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developmental test planning and execution for MQ-9 Reaper capabilities, with a strong focus on risk assessment, technical reporting, and stakeholder coordination. Holds extensive flight experience and maintains necessary military qualifications and clearances.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Developmental Test Project Officer Experience1000+ Documented Flight Hours500+ Hours PIC in Military AircraftActive Secret ClearanceFAA Second Class Medical

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Hard Skills

Test PlanningRisk AssessmentFlight Test ExecutionTechnical ReportingMission-System Performance EvaluationTest Documentation DevelopmentPayload EvaluationCommunications Capability AssessmentTest Card DevelopmentFlight Operations

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Second Class MedicalMilitary Test Pilot School Graduate

Industry Keywords

MQ-9 ReaperUASSIGINTHigh-Altitude Long EnduranceDepartment of Defense Security ClearanceMilitary AviationTest and EvaluationFlight SafetyTechnical ReviewsStakeholder Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a Developmental Test Pilot and Project Officer supporting MQ-9 Reaper developmental test and evaluation activities
Plan, coordinate, execute, and report on developmental test efforts for new and emerging MQ-9 capabilities
Develop and support test plans, test cards, procedures, risk assessments, and other test documentation
Participate in flight test execution as an MQ-9 Air Vehicle Pilot
Evaluate aircraft systems, payloads, communications capabilities, and mission-system performance against established test objectives and requirements
Support developmental testing of next-generation communications, SIGINT, and other mission payloads
Analyze test results and contribute to technical reports, briefings, recommendations, and other test products
Coordinate with military, government, engineering, contractor, and operational stakeholders throughout the test lifecycle
Identify test risks, technical issues, and mission impacts and communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders
Participate in test planning meetings, technical reviews, safety reviews, and other program or squadron activities
Maintain required flight, medical, security, and professional qualifications
Perform other duties as required in support of UX-24 and MQ-9 test and evaluation objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of a full-length course of instruction from a recognized military test pilot school, such as USNTPS, USAFTPS, Empire, or EPNER
Developmental Test Project Officer experience
1000+ documented flight hours, manned or unmanned
Minimum 500 hours PIC in military aircraft
Active Secret clearance with the ability to attain a Top Secret clearance
FAA Second Class Medical
Prior military UAS, especially high-altitude long endurance, AVP experience highly desired
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
Adaptability, good communication skills, and ability to work well in a team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership with a direct stake in the company’s future
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Telemedicine services
TRICARE supplement for veterans
Flexible and paid time off
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Maternity and bonding leave
Military training leave
Employee community initiatives
Collaborative employee-owned culture
Growth opportunities and meaningful, purpose-driven work