Senior Flight Test Engineer
Core
Flight test engineer evaluating software and hardware capabilities for the Altius UAS platform to ensure operational suitability and system integration.
Role type
Senior IC flight test engineer (UAS)
Builds
Autonomous ISR systems (Altius UAS) for military operations
Domain
Defense / Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Test planning and execution, configuration management, flight operations, safety risk assessment, technical reporting, system integration evaluation
Preferred skills
Linux operating systems, networking, command line, DOD program experience, fixed-wing UAS systems knowledge
Technologies
Linux, networking, ssh, command line
Responsibilities
Plan and execute flight test events, manage test assets and fleet maintenance, generate test plans and reports, conduct pre/post-flight briefings, interface with engineering teams, collect flight metrics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
