6h ago
Flight Performance Engineer
Torrance, California, United States
$100k-$135k / year
full-timeaerospace
🛠 Tech Stack
💼 About This Role
You'll own the flight dynamics of our UAVs, from hands-on prototyping through data-driven tuning and qualification. You'll lead root cause analysis using blackbox/DVR data and work cross-functionally to improve performance at scale. This is a fast-paced role at a rapidly growing startup.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Own flight performance from prototype through production
- Design and execute structured test protocols
- Develop internal documentation on flight dynamics
- Serve as subject matter expert on flight dynamics
📋 Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an engineering field
- 2+ years in a multirotor UAV Engineering role
- Proven root cause analysis on quadcopter flight anomalies using blackbox/DVR/telemetry
- Hands-on experience assembling, repairing, or modifying multi-rotor drones
✨ Nice to Have
- Proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel, Python, or MATLAB
- Familiarity with ESC firmware such as Bluejay, BLHeli_S, or BLHeli_32
- Experience with CAD software such as Solidworks or NX
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 💰 Competitive equity grants
- 🏖️ Base salary range $100k-$135k
📨 Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate
- 1Recruiter screen· 30 min
- 2Technical interview· 60 min
- 3Onsite or virtual interview· 120 min
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