Flight Performance Engineer
Core
Own the flight dynamics of multirotor UAVs from prototype through production, including stability, response, and reliability.
Role type
Flight Performance Engineer (UAV)
Builds
High-performance unmanned systems for defense applications
Domain
Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Systems
Required skills
multirotor mechanics, flight dynamics, root cause analysis, blackbox/DVR/telemetry data analysis, firmware tuning, hands-on drone assembly/repair, FPV flying, flight control software (betaflight, px4, ardupilot, Kiss)
Preferred skills
data analysis (Excel, Python, MATLAB), ESC firmware configuration (Bluejay, BLHeli), CAD (Solidworks, NX), mass production environment experience
Technologies
betaflight, px4, ardupilot, Kiss, Bluejay, BLHeli_S, BLHeli_32, Solidworks, NX, Python, MATLAB, Excel
Responsibilities
Design and execute structured test protocols to evaluate flight performance and validate configuration changes; Lead R&D efforts to evaluate design changes and improve product performance; Represent flight performance interests in cross-functional reviews; Serve as a subject matter expert on flight dynamics and deliver knowledge transfers; Perform root cause analysis on flight anomalies using telemetry data; Maintain internal documentation on flight dynamics and tuning methodology.