Flight Test Engineer

Mountain View, CAfull timeOn Site

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$86k–$157k

H1B: no

Reliable Robotics Senior Flight Test Engineer responsible for verifying modified flight control systems for a remotely operated autoflight system. Leads flight test campaigns and acts as test director ensuring system functionality from lab to vehicle.

Responsibilities

In your role as Senior Flight Test Engineer, you will verify the function and capabilities of modified flight control systems, for a remotely operated autoflight system. You will ensure the proper build-up of functions and capabilities, beginning in the lab and ending up on the vehicle. You will be expected to verify the end-to-end functionality of the system and ensure the ability to assess all desired test requirements. This will require engaging with many teams throughout the organization and having a firm understanding of the vehicle’s capabilities. As part of the flight test campaigns, you’ll act as the responsible engineer for the vehicle and often as test director.
Basic Success Criteria
Bachelor’s Degree of Science or Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related discipline
7+ years of experimental flight test experience
Prior experience drafting test plans, test cards, test hazard analyses, and acting as test director during a flight/mission
Experience with making aeronautical VHF radio calls
Demonstrated ability to complete system-level risk assessments

Qualification

Prior experience drafting test plansRecent Caravan or PT6A experienceCFII or military flight instructor

Required

Bachelor’s Degree of Science or Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related discipline
7+ years of experimental flight test experience
Prior experience drafting test plans, test cards, test hazard analyses, and acting as test director during a flight/mission
Experience with making aeronautical VHF radio calls
Demonstrated ability to complete system-level risk assessments

Preferred

Graduate of an SETP recognized flight test school
Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline or equivalent industry experience
Recent Caravan or PT6A experience
Diversity of experience in multiple aircraft/ airframes
CFII or military flight instructor
Experience with automated and/or large remotely operated vehicles (UAS, spacecraft, etc)
Experience working in a Flight Test program focused on Certification
Experience in developing flight procedures, training curricula, and safety management systems