Autonomous VTOL Flight Test Engineer

Elroy Air; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 187,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Generous parental leave

Flexible PTO policy

Equity package with potential upside

Collaborative office culture

Job summary

A pioneering aviation company is looking for a Flight Test Engineer to lead the development and certification of an autonomous VTOL cargo aircraft. You will develop and execute flight test programs, analyze data, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering with 4+ years of flight test experience. Join us to transform logistics and take on exciting challenges in the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of flight test engineering experience, preferably with autonomous systems.
• Deep understanding of aircraft systems integration.
• Ability to work in dynamic flight test environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed ground and flight test plans.
• Conduct flight tests for autonomous systems.
• Analyze and interpret flight test data.
• Participate in system integration testing.

Skills

Flight test methodologies

Autonomous flight control systems

Data acquisition and analysis

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

A pioneering aviation company is looking for a Flight Test Engineer to lead the development and certification of an autonomous VTOL cargo aircraft. You will develop and execute flight test programs, analyze data, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering with 4+ years of flight test experience. Join us to transform logistics and take on exciting challenges in the aerospace sector.