Flight Test Engineer
Core
Enable flight test activity for uncrewed vehicles (drones) across air, land, and sea, ensuring regulatory compliance and flight safety for aircraft development.
Role type
Flight Test Engineer (UAS/Aerospace)
Builds
Uncrewed vehicle (UAS) flight trials and development programs
Domain
Aerospace / Robotics / Defense
Required skills
Regulatory compliance, flight planning, UAS hardware/software configuration, risk assessment, data analysis, test reporting, airspace coordination
Preferred skills
Experience with VLOS/EVLOS/BVLOS operations, fixed-wing and multi-rotor platforms, Group 4 UAS trials
Technologies
UAS platforms, flight control systems, regulatory frameworks
Responsibilities
Develop regulatory documentation (e.g., SORA), secure regulatory approvals, configure UAS hardware/software, manage trial logistics and safety, analyze post-flight data, conduct risk assessments, compile test reports, mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
