Flight Test Director
Core
Lead the test and evaluation of autonomy software stacks for military unmanned systems from inception to decommissioning across progressive environments.
Role type
Senior Flight Test Director (Autonomy Systems)
Builds
Autonomous military systems and software stacks for U.S. and allied forces
Domain
Defense / Autonomous Systems / Aerial Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Test program management, flight test operations, systems engineering, test data analysis, stakeholder coordination, security clearance management
Preferred skills
Military Test Pilot School graduate, autonomous system testing, government reference architectures, software verification and validation
Technologies
Lattice OS, SITL, HITL, flight test environments
Responsibilities
Manage Group 5 Mission Autonomy test organization and test leads; Plan and coordinate multiple simultaneous test programs; Develop test plans, procedures, and mission scenarios; Analyze test data and produce verified/validated software reports; Coordinate with external organizations including range authorities and air vehicle providers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
