Test and Evaluation Engineer
Core
Design, build, and scale rigorous test and evaluation (T&E) pipelines for autonomous UAV systems, encompassing physical hardware, flight controllers, communication payloads, and AI edge-perception models.
Role type
Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer (Autonomous UAV Systems)
Builds
Autonomous UAV fleet, flight test campaigns, and validation artifacts for military certification
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Robotics / AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Python, C++, MATLAB, sensor integration and calibration (LiDAR, EO/IR, IMU, GNSS), flight control systems (PX4, ArduPilot), ground control stations, military testing standards (MIL-STD), data log analysis, test plan authoring
Preferred skills
UAV/robotics/aerospace platform testing experience, operational testing on mature aircraft or munition programs, Part 107 or pilot license, reinforcement learning knowledge
Technologies
Python, C++, MATLAB, PX4, ArduPilot, QGroundControl, LiDAR, EO/IR cameras, IMUs, GNSS
Responsibilities
Design and execute SIL/HIL simulations and field trials; coordinate flight test campaigns; analyze flight data logs and telemetry to identify root causes; author test plans, safety cases, and qualification reports; collaborate with software and hardware teams to implement engineering solutions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC