Autonomous UAS Flight Test Engineer & RPIC

Poseidon Aerospace; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Poseidon Aerospace is seeking a Flight Operations Engineer in San Francisco to lead flight operations for next-generation autonomous aircraft. Responsibilities include planning and executing flight test plans, operating as the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC), and ensuring all operations comply with FAA regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience with Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and possess strong flight test principles. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in test or operational environments.
• Strong understanding of FAA regulations and safety management.
• Ability to maintain detailed flight test documentation and operational guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage flight test plans and objectives.
• Operate Poseidon aircraft as the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC).
• Work closely with engineers to configure and test flight systems.

Skills

Operating Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)

Flight test principles

Safety management

Collaboration and communication skills

Tools

Mission planning software

Telemetry systems

Job description

Poseidon Aerospace is seeking a Flight Operations Engineer in San Francisco to lead flight operations for next-generation autonomous aircraft. Responsibilities include planning and executing flight test plans, operating as the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC), and ensuring all operations comply with FAA regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience with Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and possess strong flight test principles. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.