Flight Test Engineer
Core
Develop and execute flight test plans for new small UAS/quadcopter aircraft, focusing on electronics, avionics, propulsion, and flight characteristics.
Role type
Senior IC flight test engineer (small UAS/quadcopter)
Builds
New small UAS/quadcopter aircraft systems
Domain
Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
sUAS flight test engineering, National Airspace System regulations, hardware/software T&E, test planning, test analysis, process improvement, software documentation, complex problem solving
Preferred skills
energetics/explosive hazard handling, Electronic Safe-Arming Device (ESAD) operation, rugged design principles
Technologies
sUAS/Quadcopter platforms, avionics, propulsion systems
Responsibilities
Determine and develop approaches to achieve T&E goals, support or lead test planning and execution (ground and flight), analyze test performance, drive process improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC