What is a UAV flight test engineer?

A UAV Flight Test Engineer is a professional responsible for planning, conducting, and analyzing flight tests of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones. They develop test procedures, monitor UAV performance during flight, and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. Their work helps validate new UAV designs, systems, or software before they are released for commercial or military use. UAV Flight Test Engineers often collaborate with design, software, and safety teams to improve UAV performance and reliability.