Flight Test Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)
Core
Analyze flight test data logs to determine test effectiveness, identify root causes, and track performance trends for autonomous drone delivery systems.
Role type
Summer intern flight test engineer (autonomous systems)
Builds
Flight test campaigns, validation software, and test infrastructure for global drone delivery operations
Domain
Autonomous logistics / Drone delivery / Aerospace systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Data analysis, Python scripting, SQL, Statistical analysis, System validation, Test design, Root cause analysis, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with autonomous vehicle integration, Data visualization, Physics background
Technologies
Python, DataBricks, SQL, Custom flight control software, Load cells, Vision systems
Responsibilities
Analyze flight data logs to assess reliability and track trends; Design and oversee execution of software validation and flight test campaigns; Monitor development branches for instability; Collaborate on system-level requirements; Develop novel test infrastructure and instrumentation; Maintain documentation and dashboards; Support flight operations activities
Seniority
Intern, hands-on IC
