3h ago
Field Test Technician (Air)
Paso Robles, CA
full-timemiddefense
Tech Stack
Description
You will design and execute structured flight tests for autonomous aerial systems, operate UAS in real-world environments, collect and analyze flight data, and collaborate with engineering to drive product improvements. Your work directly enhances flight safety, autonomy performance, and mission readiness.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience
- 3+ years experience operating, maintaining, or testing UAS
- Strong understanding of flight operations, safety procedures, and pre/post-flight workflows
- Experience executing structured test plans and documenting results
- Comfortable with dynamic outdoor environments and frequent travel (50-75%)
Responsibilities
- Design and execute structured flight tests for autonomy performance, flight stability, and mission behaviors
- Operate UAS safely in real-world environments with pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures
- Collect, document, and organize flight and system data; identify failures and performance gaps
- Analyze flight test results and generate reports with actionable recommendations
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and system-level issues in field environments
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