1d ago
Senior Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$146k-$194k / year
full-timesenioraerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead system-level developmental testing of autonomous flight systems for a defense technology company. Your work directly impacts the fielding of cutting-edge products that transform military capabilities.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Plan and execute system-level test and evaluation of hardware and software
- Act as lead test engineer for small UAS or weapon systems
- Perform safety and risk analysis for testing events
- Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges
๐ Requirements
- 7+ years of experience as a lead test conductor for developmental weapon or missile systems
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent engineering experience
- Understanding of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules
- Ability to obtain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with DoD
- Programming skills in Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript
- Hands-on experience with simulation environments for autonomous systems
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ Competitive equity grants
- ๐ฅ Comprehensive benefits package at little to no cost
- ๐ฐ Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Callยท 30 min
- 2Technical Screenยท 60 min
- 3On-site Interviewยท 4-6 hours
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