18h ago
Test Engineer
Akron, OH
$79k-$93.6k / year
contractmidaerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll integrate with hardware-in-the-loop testing and flight prototyping workflows for the Baby Airship team. This 6-month contract role focuses on accelerating development through rapid build-test-fail-fix cycles. You'll work on lightweight structural components, flight control logic, or autonomous navigation algorithms depending on your domain.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design and iterate lightweight structural components (CAD).
- Develop flight control logic and telemetry processing.
- Refine autonomous navigation algorithms and sensor fusion.
- Assist with hardware-in-the-loop test design and execution.
๐ Requirements
- 3+ years in aerospace, robotics, or high-reliability hardware environments.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced build-test-fail-fix cycle.
- Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary collaboration.
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with C++/Python for embedded systems.
- Knowledge of IMU/GPS/Barometric sensor fusion.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
- ๐ฅ Excellent medical, dental, vision insurance (100% premium for individuals)
- ๐ฐ 401(k) matching up to 6%
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Lunch and snacks provided daily
- ๐ Opportunity to ride an airship
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-3 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Application Reviewยท 1 week
- 2Technical Interviewยท 1 hour
- 3Offerยท 1 week
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