10h ago
Flight Test Engineer
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$100k-$141k / year
full-timemidaerospace
๐ผ About This Role
You'll plan, execute, and report on developmental and operational flight test activities for Group 3 UAS. Your work directly impacts fielded products in a fast-paced defense tech environment. This role offers opportunities to deploy to remote test sites and collaborate across the US, UK, and Europe.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of Group 3 UAS
- Deploy to remote test sites in the US and overseas
- Develop and execute test plans for internal and customer trials
- Develop and implement baseline safety plans for testing
๐ Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- 2-5+ years of experience in UAS integration, testing, and project management
- Ability to travel 75% time to remote locations
- FAA Part 107 certificate holder
โจ Nice to Have
- Advanced degree in engineering, robotics, or computer science
- Hands-on experience with complex and autonomous UAS
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision at little to no cost
- ๐ฐ Equity grants included in most full-time offers
- ๐๏ธ Generous PTO with holiday hiatus in December
- ๐ง Free mental health resources 24/7
- ๐ Annual professional development reimbursement
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Onsite Interviewยท half day
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