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UAS Drone Pilot​/Data Analyst

Job in Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20849, USA
Listing for: Pillar Innovations, LLC
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The UAS Pilot / Data Analyst - Civil Services plays a key role in bringing civil engineering, surveying, and construction projects to life through cutting-edge drone technology. This position blends hands‑on UAS field operations with technical data analysis, collecting high‑quality aerial data and transforming it into accurate maps, models, and reports used for terrain modeling, volume calculations, and surface analysis. You’ll be responsible for conducting and quality‑checking all aerial drone flights, ensuring data accuracy from takeoff to final deliverable.

In addition to technical work, this role supports business growth through strong customer service and collaboration across project teams.

A solid understanding of civil surveying is essential, along with proficiency in Beitzel Corporation’s products and services. This position offers variety and challenge, with a flexible schedule, travel opportunities, and the chance to work extended hours—including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight assignments—as project needs arise.

  • Coordinate with the Project Managers, Group Managers, and customers to provide and follow an accurate schedule for collection of flight data
  • Plan, execute, and document UAS flight missions for construction and excavation sites, ensuring compliance with FAA Part 107 and all safety, environmental, and operational regulations
  • Conduct pre‑flight planning, airspace reviews, and risk assessments for each mission
  • Maintain consistent QA/QC procedures for data accuracy, flight documentation, and analysis outputs
  • Process flight data to create orthomosaics, digital terrain models (DTMs), and 3D site maps for excavation and grading analysis
  • Identify surface features or inconsistencies that may impact excavation activities to assist with cut‑and‑fill volume calculations as needed
  • Integrate aerial data with survey control points, GPS datasets, and civil design files
  • Prepare detailed reports, visual models, and progress maps for use by project managers, engineers, and contractors
Working Conditions
  • Walk, sit, stand, and drive for extended periods of time
  • Navigate through challenging terrain with difficult access
  • Talk, hear, read, write and type
  • Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Perform duties outdoors in various weather conditions
  • 5+ years of FAA approved drone operations and survey data processing experience
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain status as a company approved driver
  • Experience in excavation, earthworks, or civil site design preferred
  • Proficiency with drone mapping and data processing software
  • Experience with GIS, CAD, and 3D modeling tools
  • Experience with LiDAR and photogrammetry workflows for terrain and volume modeling
  • Must be a self‑starter with the ability to work independently, under minimal supervision, while maintaining a high level of integrity. Strong data visualization and reporting skills
Perks/Benefits
  • Comprehensive Benefits
    • Health/Life insurance
    • 401(k) retirement plan
    • Short/Long term disability
    • Paid time off and holidays
  • Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out‑of‑town work
  • Employee focused work environment
    • On‑the‑job mentoring and training
    • Internal job postings
    • Performance and salary reviews
    • Employee feedback program
  • Safety‑first and drug free work environments
    • Bonuses and incentives for working safely
    • Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
    • PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
  • Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
  • Advancement through defined employee career paths
  • Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
  • Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as…

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