Flight Test Engineer

Salary Range: 117000 to 137000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Role Responsibilities

• Become immersed in the design, operation, and maintenance of our aircraft
• Develop hands-on experience with aircraft subsystems
• Strategize with team to develop test plans and coordinate logistics
• Conduct UAV flight testing with Flight Testing Team (some travel may be required)
• Analyze aircraft electronics and other components for operational and reliability issues
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs and upgrades
• Suggest and/or implement design and process improvements
• Compile and document findings, results of tests, quality or safety concerns
• Keep aircraft fleet flight-ready

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Mechatronics Engineering
• Strong understanding of Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering fundamentals, especially mechanical design, robotics, mechatronics, dynamics, and control systems
• Proficient with solid-modeling CAD software (preferably CATIA) and 2D documentation
• Demonstrated hands-on experience through student teams, class, co-op, and/or personal projects
• Experience using rigorous scientific methods for testing and troubleshooting
• Comfortable managing and manipulating data and documentation
• Able to write in a clear and concise manner

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in an engineering position
• Familiarity with electronics, batteries, motors, sensors, and composites used in UAVs
• Programming in Matlab and/or Python
• Advanced Google Sheet or MS Excel skills
• Interest in RC planes, quadcopters, or aviation

Attributes aligned with Core Values

• Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Puts customers at the center of every action by deeply understanding their challenges, delivering exceptional value, and striving to exceed expectations to support their success as our core purpose.
• Actively seeks and values diverse stakeholder perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication—committing to shared decisions for the greater good.
• Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes while aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level.
• Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical best practices to overcome obstacles and drive progress.
• Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support—balancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate.