Flight Operations Engineer
Core
Bridge between R&D and operational field, executing real-world test campaigns, leading live flight demonstrations, and training end-users on autonomous defense systems.
Role type
Senior IC flight operations engineer (aerospace/robotics)
Builds
Autonomous defense systems (FPV, multicopters, fixed-wing) and C2 infrastructure
Domain
Defense / Autonomous Systems / Aerospace
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
flight operations, flight testing, validation, end-to-end assembly, integration, maintenance of high-performance FPV/multicopters/fixed-wing systems, flight dynamics, control systems, avionics, RF systems
Preferred skills
pilot certification, military or industrial drone platform experience
Technologies
FPV, multicopters, fixed-wing systems, C2 infrastructure, RF data links
Responsibilities
Plan and execute real-world test campaigns to validate hardware/software performance; Lead high-stakes live flight demonstrations for defense stakeholders; Deliver comprehensive training programs on flight theory, autonomous mission planning, and emergency procedures; Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams for debugging and iteration; Execute deployment and tactical logistics of autonomous systems including C2 and RF data link integration
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
