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Swift Engineering

UAV Test Engineer

San Clemente, CA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

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  • PTO

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) * 5+ years of experience in UAV, aerospace, or complex system testing * Experience developing and executing test ...

Impulsespace

Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

$180 - $220/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type: Full Time Location: Mojave Compensation: $180,000 ... Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related field * 6+ years of ...

Actalent

Test Engineer

Plainview, NY

$33 - $43/hr

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Conduct testing to aerospace and military standards including DO-160, MIL-STD-704, and MIL-STD-461 ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

Actalent

Test Engineer

Plainview, NY

$33 - $43/hr

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  • PTO

Conduct testing to aerospace and military standards including DO-160, MIL-STD-704, and MIL-STD-461 ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

Tiberius Aerospace Inc.

Senior Test Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$125 - $175/hr

About Tiberius Aerospace Tiberius Aerospace is a cutting‑edge Aerospace and Defense company ... The Senior Test Engineer will own test planning, test setup, instrumentation, execution, data ...

Tiberius Aerospace Inc.

Senior Test Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

About Tiberius Aerospace Tiberius Aerospace is a cutting-edge Aerospace and Defense company ... This is a hands-on engineering test role focused on electrical systems, mechanical systems ...

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Test Engineer

Vandalia, OH · On-site

$55.17/hr

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  • PTO

Shape the Future of Aerospace Innovation as a Test Engineer Location: Vandalia, OH | Payrate: $55.17/hour | Schedule: 1st shift, 7:30am-4:30pm or 8am to 5pm (Flexible shift) PDS Tech Commercial is ...

PDS Tech Commercial

Test Engineer

Vandalia, OH

$55.17/hr

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  • Life

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  • PTO

Shape the Future of Aerospace Innovation as a Test Engineer Location: Vandalia, OH | Payrate: $55.17/hour | Schedule: 1st shift, 7:30am-4:30pm or 8am to 5pm (Flexible shift) PDS Tech Commercial is ...

Collabera

Evaluation & Test Engineer

Evendale, OH

Minimum 2 years of experience in an aerospace, test, or engineering position. Additional Information To know more and to apply, Please contact: Ujjwal Mane ujjwal.mane(at)collabera.com 973-805-7557

PDS Tech Commercial

Test Engineer

Vandalia, OH

$48.28/hr

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As a Test Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and safety of next-generation aerospace systems. From advanced mission payloads and electronic systems to ...

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Test Engineer

Vandalia, OH · On-site

$48.28/hr

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  • PTO

As a Test Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and safety of next-generation aerospace systems. From advanced mission payloads and electronic systems to ...

Odin Dynamics, Inc

Lead Test Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$180K - $220K/yr

S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field. * 7+ years of experience in test engineering, systems integration, or ...

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CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in testing or aerospaceEngineering degree, certifications in design or CAD
Work EnvironmentTesting labs, flight test sites, aerospace facilitiesDesign offices, CAD labs, engineering departments
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, aerospace manufacturers, government agenciesAircraft manufacturers, aerospace firms, defense contractors
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UAV Test Engineer

Swift Engineering

San Clemente, CA • On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated UAV Test Engineer to plan, execute, and analyze test activities for advanced unmanned aerial vehicle systems. This role works closely with the design and engineering teams to ensure system performance, reliability, and safety throughout development and flight testing.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of translating test data into actionable design insights.
Salary: $120,000 to $140,000 Annually
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, document, and execute test plans and test procedures for UAV subsystems and full aircraft
  • Work directly with the design and development teams to validate requirements and design assumptions
  • Plan and support ground tests, integration tests, and flight tests
  • Configure and operate test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
  • Analyze test data and convert results into clear, meaningful inputs for design decisions
  • Identify performance gaps, anomalies, and failure modes, and support root-cause analysis
  • Prepare test reports, summaries, and presentations for technical reviews
  • Support iterative design improvements based on test findings
  • Maintain test documentation and ensure traceability to requirements

What We Offer
  • Direct impact on UAV design and performance
  • Close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge unmanned aircraft systems

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
  • 5+ years of experience in UAV, aerospace, or complex system testing
  • Experience developing and executing test procedures and test plans
  • Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate results into engineering recommendations
  • Hands-on experience with UAV systems, components, or flight operations
  • Highly experienced with Matlab/Simulink
  • Working experience with HIL and SIL systems
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • Experience with flight test instrumentation, telemetry, and data analysis tools
  • Familiarity with UAV control systems, avionics, and propulsion systems
  • Experience supporting iterative or rapid development programs
  • Knowledge of aerospace test standards and best practices

WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Work Location: Open shop and laboratory environment.
Protective Equipment Required: Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, safety harnesses, respirators, breathing equipment.
Potential Hazards: Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, airborne substances, materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets, working on unprotected heights or around moving machinery.
Periodic weekend or evening work is expected.
Swift is an EOE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
Benefits
  • 9/80 Schedule
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
  • Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
  • Life Insurance - 100% covered by Swift, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • 401k with company match
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

About Swift Engineering
If you're passionate about engineering, innovation and making a difference, we invite you to join the Swift Engineering family. Together, we are shaping the future of aerospace and creating technologies that will change the world.
The pay range for this role is:
120,000 - 140,000 USD per year (Swift Engineering)

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