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Senior Flight Test Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $145,000–$145,000🗓 2026-08-04 → 2026-09-26

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

Senior UAS Flight Test Engineer

Builds

Operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy systems for military applications

Domain

Defense / Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

UAS integration, testing, and project management, National Airspace System and UAS regulations, large UAS testing and development, engineering principles, rotary-wing and fixed-wing aerodynamics, flight control systems, safety planning, documentation

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in engineering/robotics/CS, complex and autonomous UAS experience

Technologies

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, Participate in weekly stand-ups and provide progress reports

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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