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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