Flight Test Engineer
Core
Prepare and execute ground and flight test plans for advanced air mobility platforms, including air taxis and UAS, to support FAA certification and commercial aerospace/defense sectors.
Role type
Flight Test Engineer (IC)
Builds
Air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and aviation AI solutions
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Advanced Air Mobility
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aerospace or Mechanical engineering fundamentals, test plan development, test card preparation, data analysis (Matlab, Python), FAA safety risk management, technical reporting, flight line operations
Preferred skills
FAA pilot certificate, hands-on experience with test assets in lab environments
Technologies
Matlab, Python
Responsibilities
Assist in preparation of Development, Company, and FAA Certification Ground and Flight test plans; Contribute to preparation of test cards; Interface with engineers, maintainers, technicians, and program management; Provide support for test events on-board aircraft and in control room; Participate in flight briefs and debriefs; Report and communicate test results to Flight Test and Engineering teams; Participate in Flight Test Safety Risk Management process; Prepare test operating limitations and advisories; Participate in safety review board (SRB) meetings
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC