UAV Test Engineer (Systems/Mechatronics)
Core
Designing test plans, instrumenting vehicles, creating test infrastructure, and analyzing system-level performance across mechanical, electrical, and software domains for UAVs.
Role type
individual contributor systems test engineer (UAV/mechatronics)
Builds
ground and flight test infrastructure, instrumentation, and data analysis pipelines for autonomous drone systems
Domain
aerospace + robotics + mechatronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
system-level debugging (mechanical/electrical/software), designing structured experiments, instrumenting complex systems, telemetry/log analysis, CAD proficiency, field/lab operations
Preferred skills
PX4/ArduPilot/ROS familiarity, reliability/accelerated life testing knowledge, FAA Part 107 certification
Technologies
PX4, ArduPilot, ROS, CAD tools
Responsibilities
Develop and own system-level test plans for ground and flight testing; Design and maintain test infrastructure and instrumentation; Provide technical oversight of test execution; Analyze telemetry, logs, and performance data; Drive continuous improvement of test methods and tools; Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware and software teams
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC