UAS Flight Test Technician
Core
Support flight test programs by preparing aircraft, managing ground equipment, running checklists, and ensuring safe, functional test sites for autonomous drone operations.
Role type
UAS Flight Test Technician
Builds
Autonomous drone systems for wildfire suppression
Domain
Aerospace / Firefighting Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical aptitude, hands-on maintenance and repair, checklist execution, safety compliance, data capture and reporting, fire-safety operations, physical stamina
Preferred skills
electrical basics, first-aid certification, fire-safety training
Technologies
two-way radios, cameras, web-based software
Responsibilities
Run pre/post-flight checks and assemble vehicles to test configurations; maintain batteries and ground equipment; monitor weather and enforce flight limits; operate cameras and instrumentation for data capture; conduct controlled fire-ignition tests; maintain test site cleanliness and organization
Seniority
Individual Contributor
