Drone Autonomy Field Engineer – Flight Test

Flytrex Inc.; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flytrex Inc. in Garland, TX is hiring an Autonomous Flight Systems Field Engineer to support R&D, integration, and operational testing of our end-to-end drone delivery system.

This on-site role blends field flight operations with lab engineering tasks, configuring and validating autonomous flight systems, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to plan missions, analyze telemetry, calibrate sensors, and perform ground and air risk

Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Hands-on experience with ArduPilot and/or similar flight controller platforms including configuration, parameter tuning, and fault troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Mission Planner for mission planning, configuration, and telemetry review.
• Experience with UAS systems integration and hardware testing including sensor integration, calibration, and test protocol execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to diagnose complex system faults in field and lab environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation and test reports.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
• Valid Driver’s License (subject to driving record background check).

Responsibilities

• Configure, tune, and validate Flytrex flight controllers and supporting hardware.
• Operate Flytrex Flight Control Software for mission planning, telemetry review, and post-flight data analysis.
• Perform systems integration and testing, including hardware-in-the-loop testing, sensor calibration, and payload integration.
• Execute aircraft R&D functions and flight testing following strict procedures and checklists.
• Perform aircraft maintenance and ensure operational readiness of all flight systems and required equipment.
• Document daily flight activities, flight logs, and technical test reports with precision.
• Deconflict ground and air risks in CFR 14 Part 107 compliance during operations.
• Apply root cause analysis to flight anomalies, hardware failures, and software faults.
• Assist with design and continuous improvement of testing procedures.
• Perform collateral duties as required

Skills

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

ArduPilot flight controllers

Mission Planner

UAS systems integration

Analytical & problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Driver’s License

Education

Technical degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or related field

Tools

Pixhawk

ROS

MAVSDK

DroneKit

Jira

Job description

Flytrex Inc. in Garland, TX is hiring an Autonomous Flight Systems Field Engineer to support R&D, integration, and operational testing of our end-to-end drone delivery system.

This on-site role blends field flight operations with lab engineering tasks, configuring and validating autonomous flight systems, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to plan missions, analyze telemetry, calibrate sensors, and perform ground and air risk