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

  1. 1Recruiter screen· 30 min
  2. 2Technical interview· 60 min
  3. 3Onsite or virtual interview· 120 min
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