Lead Flight Test Engineer

Description

WORK LOCATION: San Luis Obispo, CA
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range for this role is $150,000 to $190,000 annually. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment.

About the role

This role requires up to 25% travel to other company locations and client sites.

Responsibilities

• Working with design and test requirements to generate test plans
• Evaluates testing standards required for various efforts, and incorporates into plans
• Led the conduct of tests and coordinates other personnel to accomplish test goals
• Provides detailed and helpful feedback, both formal and informal, to design activities
• Aids all functions in resolution of issues
• Communicates plans and status vs. plans to leadership

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in a flight/UAV related engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar)
• At least 6 years' experience in conducting formal test at the component, subsystem, and system level
• At least 4 years' experience in conducting test of aircraft/UAVs
• Experience generating formal test plans and reports
• Experience generating test plans based on formal requirements documents
• Experience working with CAN and Ethernet data
• UAV operation Radio Control or other flight skills
• Redwire Defense Tech Benefits Matching 401(k)
• Paid PTOPaid holidays
• Paid medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• HSA and FSA Options
• Critical Care Plan
• Accident Care Plan

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience generating formal test plans and reports in government format(s)
• Experience working with CAN and Ethernet data
• Radio Control or other flight skills

Benefits

• Matching 401(k)
• Paid PTOPaid holidays
• Paid medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• HSA and FSA Options
• Critical Care Plan
• Accident Care Plan

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• The work environment may involve a standard office setting while also incorporating elements of a production area.
• Employees will use standard office equipment, including computers, and must demonstrate stamina to sit or stand while maintaining attention to detail despite potential interruptions.
• The role may require occasional activities such as walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and bending.
• Vision is necessary for reading printed materials and a computer screen, while hearing and speech are essential for effective communication both in person and over the telephone.
• Additionally, the position may necessitate travel by air or automobile.
• Employees may be required to use personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coats, to ensure safety in the production environment.
• Employees may be able to lift up to 30 pounds as needed.

Redwire Defense Tech Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Contact Information

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources.

Continued employment remains on an “At-Will” basis.