9h ago

Seaglider Test Operator

North Kingstown, RI

โœจ $90k-$140k / yearest.

full-timesenioraerospace

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll serve as the primary test crew member to safely execute on-water sea and air trials of prototype and production Seagliders. You'll plan and execute envelope expansion for this new category of wing-in-ground-effect craft. You'll help write the playbook from scratch at startup speed.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Ensure safe execution of on-water sea trials and demonstrations
  • Operate vehicle for envelope expansion and first flight events
  • Develop test cards, risk assessments, and schedules
  • Build crew procedures, checklists, and training materials

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • Experience as a test pilot or in developmental flight testing
  • Strong foundation in engineering or related technical discipline
  • Knowledge of novel vehicle operations and risk mitigation
  • Experience with aircraft or boat handling and test planning

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience with wing-in-ground-effect craft
  • Startup mindset and ability to build processes from scratch
  • Relocation to Rhode Island and travel for demonstrations

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Robust equity incentive plan
  • ๐Ÿฅ 100% paid health, dental, vision insurance
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ 401(k) with company matching
  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Generous flexible time off
  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Daily free catered lunches

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Final Interviewยท 60 min
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