UAS Flight Test Engineer
Flock SafetySalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Aerospace, AviationIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s of Science in aerospace engineering, systems engineering or other engineering discipline
- 4+ years of professional working experience
- Experience working with flight test and Safety Management Systems
- Master’s or PhD degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering or other aerospace related field
- 6+ years experience as a Flight Test Engineer for civil or military aircraft with rotorcraft development preferred
- Experience writing flight test plans as part of a FAA certification program and generating reports from analyzed flight test data
- Proficient in analyzing and plotting flight test data using Matlab or similar tools and then generate appropriate formal report
- Understanding of flight instrumentation and signal processing techniques
- Passion for aviation and flight testing
- Previous experience working with handling qualities rating scale (HQRS)
- Previous experience in rotorcraft helicopter flight characteristics and flight testing techniques
Responsibilities
- Develop Go/NoGo parameters and conduct post-flight data analysis; collaborate with the aircraft integration team to ensure instrumentation is safe for flight
- Support flight squawks creation and lifecycle ensuring proper documentation and closure
- Plan, organize, and lead data collection ground tests to support flight test campaigns
- Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards associated with test flights, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards
- Support the execution of successful flight operations by communicating, setting test priorities and communicating them effectively
- Run flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs and post flight analysis using MATLAB / Simulink
- Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company procedures
- Analyze flight test data using advanced software tools to identify trends, anomalies, and potential issues; ensure accuracy in data collection methods and instrumentation calibration
- Work closely with GNC and Flight Test teams to support test campaigns
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary for the Flight Test Engineer position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this Flight Test Engineer role remote or on-site?
The role is based in Camarillo, CA, indicating an on-site position.
What are the required qualifications for this Flight Test Engineer job?
Candidates need a Bachelor’s of Science in aerospace engineering, systems engineering or other engineering discipline, 4+ years of professional working experience, and experience working with flight test and Safety Management Systems.
What tools or software experience is preferred for this role?
Proficiency in analyzing and plotting flight test data using Matlab or similar tools is preferred, along with experience in flight instrumentation and signal processing techniques.
What makes a strong candidate for the Flight Test Engineer position?
Strong candidates have a Master’s or PhD in aerospace engineering, 6+ years as a Flight Test Engineer with rotorcraft experience, FAA certification program involvement, and a passion for aviation and flight testing.
Skyryse
Simplifies aircraft control and enhances safety
About Skyryse
Skyryse creates technology to improve safety and ease of flying. Their main product, Skyryse One, uses a system called SkyOS, which simplifies aircraft control with smart actuators and a touchscreen interface. This design reduces potential failure points and automates safety maneuvers, making flying more intuitive for pilots. The company aims to lower the number of small aircraft accidents and make aviation more accessible.
Hawthorne, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$251MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees
