Senior Flight Test Engineer

Lead and execute developmental flight testing using sub-scale and full-scale UAVs in dynamic environments Design, execute, and document environmental stress testing, including vibration, shock, thermal, moisture/ingress, and fatigue Create and refine detailed flight test plans, test cards, and safety procedures for both engineering and production aircraft Serve as test conductor during flight events, leading briefs, managing Go/No-Go criteria, and ensuring test discipline Plan, organize, and lead ground tests to support system validation, including risk assessments and readiness reviews Analyze test data using techniques such as Design of Experiments (DOE), regression analysis, etc. to drive engineering decisions Build custom test setups, fixtures, and data acquisition tools for controlled, repeatable validation campaigns Research, source, and operate flight instrumentation; ensure calibration and signal integrity for flight-critical data Collaborate with cross-functional teams including autonomy, software, hardware engineers and product leads, to define test requirements Analyze post-flight data using tools like MATLAB, Simulink, or Python-based tools; identify trends, anomalies, and performance gaps Track and document flight squawks, ensuring proper resolution and traceability Ensure test instrumentation and sensor integration are safe for flight and meet system design intent Conduct thorough technical risk assessments and ensure compliance with FAA and internal safety regulations Document test results, root cause analyses, and corrective actions; communicate findings to both internal and external stakeholders Contribute to the standardization of test documentation, tools, and processes across programs.