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Areté

$75K - $110K/yr

Internship, capstone, undergraduate research, Formula SAE, robotics, UAV, or other hands‑on engineering project experience. * Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, Git, or automated test ...

Areté

NPI Test Engineer

Healdsburg, CA · On-site

$75K - $110K/yr

Internship, capstone, undergraduate research, Formula SAE, robotics, UAV, or other hands‑on engineering project experience. * Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, Git, or automated test ...

Arete Associates

NPI Test Engineer

Healdsburg, CA · On-site

$75K - $110K/yr

Internship, capstone, undergraduate research, Formula SAE, robotics, UAV, or other hands-on engineering project experience. * Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, Git, or automated test ...

Sine-Engineering

UAV Engineer

Fredericksburg, VA · On-site

Maintain organization of tools, consumables, and workshop inventory * Assist in preparing UAV hardware for integration and field tests * Communicate with remote engineering and pilot teams in Europe ...

Socket.dev

Hydrogen Test Engineer

Winchester, VA · On-site

Hydrogen Test Engineer Company: Heven AeroTech Location: Winchester, VA FLSA: Exempt About Our ... Background in UAV, aerospace, or defense hardware test programs. * Familiarity with NFPA 2 and ...

REGENT

Vehicle Test Engineer

North Kingstown, RI · On-site

Role Overview As a Vehicle Test Engineer at REGENT, you'll help plan and execute the sea and air ... Ability to support vehicle testing, prototyping, or hardware development in UAV, aerospace ...

Heven AeroTech

Hydrogen Test Engineer

Winchester, VA · On-site

Hydrogen Test Engineer Company: Heven AeroTech Location: Winchester, VA FLSA: Exempt About Our ... Background in UAV, aerospace, or defense hardware test programs. * Familiarity with NFPA 2 and ...

Heven AeroTech

Hydrogen Test Engineer

Winchester, VA · On-site

Hydrogen Test Engineer Company: Heven AeroTech Location: Winchester, VA FLSA: Exempt About Our ... Background in UAV, aerospace, or defense hardware test programs. * Familiarity with NFPA 2 and ...

Tycho.AI

UAV Flight Test Lead

Cambridge, MA · On-site

As UAV Flight Test Lead, you will plan and own the campaigns that take our aircraft from bench and ... Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a ...

Tycho AI, Inc

UAV Flight Test Lead

Cambridge, MA · On-site

As UAV Flight Test Lead, you will plan and own the campaigns that take our aircraft from bench and ... Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a ...

Tycho.AI, Inc.

UAV Flight Test Lead

Cambridge, MA · On-site

As UAV Flight Test Lead, you will plan and own the campaigns that take our aircraft from bench and ... Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a ...

Teledyne

Drone & Robotics Test Engineer

Orem, UT · On-site

Plan, execute, and log complex test flights for UAV platforms in early-stage development. * Conduct ... Work closely with engineering teams to develop test plans that validate novel sensors, software ...

Edge Autonomy

Lead Flight Test Engineer

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site

$163K - $203K/yr

S. in a flight/UAV related engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar) * At least6years ... Test setup and field equipment deployment, including remote locations * Electrical and mechanical ...

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Lead Flight Test Engineer

San Luis Obispo, CA • On-site

Redwire Defense Tech
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$163K - $203K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Description
Description
WORK LOCATION: San Luis Obispo, CA
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range for this role is $163,000 to $203,000 annually. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment.
SUMMARY
The Lead Flight Test Engineer works with engineers and other functions to ensure component, subsystem, and system/aircraft tests are well planned and well executed. They are energetic in participating in projects to draw out test requirements early, ensuring test complexity is understood up front, and that testing objectives can be met by the allotted equipment and time. The Lead Test Engineer also works closely with personnel providing support to customers and operators, providing their expertise to diagnose and resolve issues in the field. The Lead Test Engineer leads small teams of mixed functions through test activities and takes ownership of those activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.
  • Working with design and test requirements to generate test plans
  • Evaluates testing standards required for various efforts, and incorporates into plans
  • Leads the conduct of tests and coordinates other personnel to accomplish test goals.
  • Provides detailed and helpful feedback, both formal and informal, to design activities
  • Assists all functions in resolution of issues
  • Communicates plans and status vs. plans to leadership
  • This role will require up to 25% travel to other company locations and client sites

REQURIED QUALIFICATIONS
The following are a non-exhaustive list of qualifications for the position:
  • B.S. in a flight/UAV related engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar)
  • At least 6 years' experience in conducting formal test at the component, subsystem, and system level
  • At least 4 years' experience in conducting test of aircraft/UAVs
  • Experience generating formal test plans and reports
  • Test Planning
  • Test setup and field equipment deployment, including remote locations
  • Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
  • Working cooperatively with a team
  • Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience generating formal test plans and reports in government format(s)
  • Experience generating test plans based on formal requirements documents
  • Experience working with CAN and Ethernet data
  • UAV operation
  • Radio Control or other flight skills

REDWIRE DEFENSE TECH BENEFITS
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • HSA and FSA Options
  • Critical Care Plan
  • Accident Care Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchasing Program (ESPP)

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US person's status under the ITAR and the EAR.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment may involve a standard office setting while also incorporating elements of a production area. Employees will use standard office equipment, including computers, and must demonstrate stamina to sit or stand while maintaining attention to detail despite potential interruptions. The role may require occasional activities such as walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and bending. Vision is necessary for reading printed materials and a computer screen, while hearing and speech are essential for effective communication both in person and over the telephone. Additionally, the position may necessitate travel by air or automobile. Employees may be required to use personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coats, to ensure safety in the production environment. Employees may be able to lift up to 30 pounds as needed.
REDWIRE DEFENSE TECH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Redwire Defense Tech is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources. Continued employment remains on an "At-Will" basis.

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