Flight Test Engineer
Core
Plan, execute, and report on developmental and operational flight Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities for Group 3 UAS to ensure performance and reliability.
Role type
UAS Flight Test Engineer
Builds
Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for military and defense applications
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
UAS integration, flight test planning, safety plan development, aerodynamics knowledge, flight control systems, engineering principles, project management, regulatory compliance (FAA/National Airspace System)
Preferred skills
Autonomous UAS experience, advanced robotics, complex system testing
Technologies
Group 3 UAS, Lattice OS, Ghost, Altius
Responsibilities
Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of Group 3 UAS; Deploy to remote test sites within the US and overseas; Develop and execute focused test plans for internal and customer trials; Develop and implement baseline safety plans to mitigate risks during testing; Participate in weekly stand-ups and provide progress reports to program and T&E leadership
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC