Plans, executes, and analyzes flight tests for aircraft performance, safety, and certification. Collaborates with engineering teams on test strategies, data analysis, and validation using UAV/aircraft experience and systems knowledge.
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On-siteHardware Engineering
About the role
What You’ll Do
Own flight test and validation strategy tied to aircraft certification
Translate requirements into test plans, procedures, and pass/fail criteria
Build and maintain traceability from requirements to test results
Plan and execute flight tests with clear objectives tied to system validation
Determine what is tested in simulation, ground, and flight to maximize learning and efficiency
Analyze flight data and drive clear outcomes back to engineering teams
Partner with GNC, software, hardware, and systems to close issues and re-test
Generate test reports and artifacts required for certification and external stakeholders
Lead flight readiness reviews and call out when systems are not ready
What You’ll Bring
Experience with flight test on UAVs, aircraft, or similar complex systems
Direct involvement in qualification, certification, or formal validation efforts
Strong systems understanding across hardware, software, and controls
Ability to design test strategies, not just execute predefined plans
Experience working in field environments and running live test operations
Comfortable making real-time decisions during test and pushing back when needed
Bonus Points If You Have
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, or custom flight stacks
Experience with FAA, DoD, or other certification / qualification processes
Background in GNC, systems engineering, or flight sciences
Experience with autonomous systems and validation of autonomy behaviors
Experience building test infrastructure (HIL, SIL, ground test setups)
Has taken a vehicle or system from prototype through qualification
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