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UAS Technician

Houston, Texas, USA Associate Construction Manager, West Coast Region Operations South San Francisco, California, USA Autonomy Flight Test Specialist Operations Remote in USA, USA; South San ...

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Houston, Texas, USA Associate Construction Manager, West Coast Region Operations South San Francisco, California, USA Autonomy Flight Test Specialist Operations Remote in USA, USA; South San ...

System One

Test Engineer

Everett, WA · Remote

$37 - $74/hr

Test Engineer Location: Remote Company: System One Pay Rate: $37.00 - $74.00/hour Position Type ... Define, select, and validate measurement instrumentation, including load cells, LVDTs, strain ...

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System One

Test Engineer

Everett, WA · Remote

$37 - $74/hr

Test Engineer Location: Remote Company: System One Pay Rate: $37.00 - $74.00/hour Position Type ... Define, select, and validate measurement instrumentation, including load cells, LVDTs, strain ...

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As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote flight test instrumentation in the United States is $114,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Flight Test Instrumentation vs Flight Test Engineer?

AspectRemote Flight Test InstrumentationFlight Test Engineer
CredentialsTechnical certifications in instrumentation, electronics, or aerospaceEngineering degree, often in aerospace or mechanical engineering
Work EnvironmentField testing, lab setups, and remote data collectionDesign, planning, and analysis in labs or on-site test flights
Industry UsageUsed across aerospace companies for data acquisition during flight testsInvolved in overall test planning, execution, and evaluation

Remote Flight Test Instrumentation focuses on setting up and managing data collection systems during flight tests, often working remotely or in the field. Flight Test Engineers oversee the entire testing process, including planning, execution, and analysis. While both roles require technical knowledge of aerospace systems, Remote Flight Test Instrumentation emphasizes instrumentation and data acquisition, whereas Flight Test Engineers handle broader test operations and evaluations.

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Senior Flight Controls & GNC Engineer, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Remote)

Senior Flight Controls & GNC Engineer, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Remote)

Technology Service Corporation (TSC)

Arlington, VA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

TSC is seeking a Senior Flight Controls & GNC Engineer (Remote) to serve as the lead focal point for Flight Controls Systems in our Airborne ISR Division. This position is crucial to the success of the product line's overall safety and performance.
As a key leader in the Airborne ISR Division, this position is crucial to the overall return on investment for TSC's commitment to technological research and development for the AISR domain. This position will work closely with the front-line Operators, Technical Leads, Program Managers, Operations Managers, and the Division Manager to maximize technology transfer to the market through continuous iterations of development, test, fielding, customer engagement, and sustainment of solutions. Travel required up to 40% and will vary depending upon home-basing location.
As the Senior Flight Controls & GNC Engineer, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day responsibilities to include:
  • Serving as the lead singular focal point for flight control automation. Required to translate information at both the technical level and overall business use case, while leading and executing multiple parallel technological initiatives at any given time.
  • Hiring, developing, supervising, managing and executing within a technical team focused on Flight Controls and GNC Automation encompassing multiple fixed wing platforms.
  • Key cross functional stakeholder for the execution of experimental learning experiences in a HIL/SIL, ground and flight test.
  • Lead, manage or conduct various types of data analysis in support of time sensitive developmental or operational efforts, funneling documented results back into risk management and safety workflows for additional review, procedural or safety bulletins, product support and future technological development projects.
  • Lead, manage, or support the development, planning or execution for a variety of test related activities required for internal and customer driven projects, processes, or gate reviews.

Required Qualifications
  • BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Controls engineering or other relevant discipline, plus a minimum five years of direct experience with fixed wing UAS Flight Controls and GNC implementation.
  • US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
  • Demonstrated experience in technical project teams, managing risk, and the pace to reach viable technical solutions.
  • Practical experience with development or operational improvement of fixed wing UAS technology.
  • Hands-on experience in software development for flight controls and in guidance, navigation and control for fixed wing systems.
  • Ability to comprehend automation challenges or gaps, and guide solutions-based collaborations.
  • Ability to execute operations of hardware-in-the-loop simulators, conducting testing and troubleshooting of HW/SW interfaces. Familiarity with software configuration management tools, version control systems, defect tracking tools, and workflows with peer review required.
  • Ability to lead, manage, or individually contribute and execute tasks assigned.

Preferred Qualifications
  • The ideal candidate has more than ten years of directly relevant experience in the Required Qualifications and thrives working amongst a team with other highly technical engineers and business-oriented innovators.

TSC Benefits:
TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.
Applying to TSC:
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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