Flight Test Engineer - Autonomous

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute flight test activities for autonomous aircraft and mission systems
• Support aircraft operations, mission execution, and system validation efforts
• Conduct pre-flight inspections, operational checks, and flight readiness assessments
• Capture and analyze flight data to identify performance trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, communications, and sensor-related issues during test events
• Collaborate with engineering teams to validate new capabilities and support product development
• Assist with customer demonstrations, evaluations, and operational events
• Participate in flight safety processes, operational procedures, and testing best practices
• Coordinate field logistics including aircraft, support equipment, batteries, ground stations, and test site readiness

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience: Supporting flight test, UAS operations, autonomous systems, or aerospace development programs
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of flight operations, system integration, and test execution
• Problem Solving: Experience troubleshooting complex hardware and software systems
• Data Analysis: Ability to collect, interpret, and communicate technical test results
• Outdoor Work: Comfortable working in outdoor environments and traveling to support flight operations
• Communication: Strong ability to work across engineering and operations teams

What's Offered

• Competitive compensation
• Equity opportunity
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous systems supporting national security missions