Staff Engineer, Test & Evaluation (R5141)
Core
Plan, coordinate, and execute ground and flight test activities for UAV and manned aircraft systems, ensuring alignment with engineering and program requirements.
Role type
Staff Engineer, Test & Evaluation (Aerospace/Flight Test)
Builds
X-BAT aircraft and Hivemind autonomy software systems
Domain
Defense technology, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Flight Test
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
aircraft test planning and execution, test procedure development, troubleshooting avionics and system integration, traceability management, cross-functional coordination, technical documentation interpretation, mentorship, test strategy development
Preferred skills
DoD Secret security clearance eligibility, Group 5 UAS launch and recovery operations, aircraft maintenance experience, laboratory-based V&V of aircraft subsystems
Technologies
aircraft avionics systems, engineering drawings, schematics, technical documentation
Responsibilities
Manage traceability of test requirements throughout system development and execution; Plan, coordinate, and execute aircraft/lab test activities including data collection and reporting; Develop and maintain test procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency; Investigate and evaluate test anomalies and system performance issues; Collaborate with Test Engineering and Quality teams to resolve issues; Drive continuous improvement initiatives for test efficiency and operational effectiveness
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership